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Faringdon Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Faringdon is 3.2591 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 308 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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92 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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3.3
Regional rank #308 / 18 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲60%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 12.0%
    Theft accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 3.0%
    Burglary accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Faringdon Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Faringdon a safe suburb to live in?

    Faringdon ranks in the top 93 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Faringdon?

    The annual crime rate in Faringdon is 3.2591 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Faringdon

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