Halswell North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Halswell North is 19.7287 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 207 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, December 2023, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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82 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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19.7
Regional rank #207 / 48 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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46.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 69.6%
    Theft accounts for 69.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 23.7%
    Burglary accounts for 23.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.9%
    Assault accounts for 3.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.5%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Halswell North a safe suburb to live in?

    Halswell North ranks in the top 63 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Halswell North?

    The annual crime rate in Halswell North is 19.7287 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Halswell North

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