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Edgeware South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Edgeware South is 26.6667 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 171 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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50 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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26.7
Regional rank #171 / 80 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲60%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 49.0%
    Theft accounts for 49.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.0%
    Burglary accounts for 27.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Edgeware South Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Edgeware South a safe suburb to live in?

    Edgeware South ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Edgeware South?

    The annual crime rate in Edgeware South is 26.6667 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Edgeware South

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