Is Hakataramea a safe suburb to live in?

Hakataramea ranks in the top 75 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Hakataramea?

The annual crime rate in Hakataramea is 12.8205 per 1,000 residents.

Hakataramea Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Hakataramea is 12.8205 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 247 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, April 2023, February 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

86 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

12.8

Regional rank #247 / 11 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼57.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 23.0%
Burglary accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 20.0%
Theft accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 4.0%
Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 1.0%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Hakataramea a safe suburb to live in?

Hakataramea ranks in the top 75 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Hakataramea?

The annual crime rate in Hakataramea is 12.8205 per 1,000 residents.