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Halswell South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Halswell South is 31.8218 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 154 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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55 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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31.8
Regional rank #154 / 80 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 63.0%
    Theft accounts for 63.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Halswell South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Halswell South a safe suburb to live in?

    Halswell South ranks in the top 47 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Halswell South?

    The annual crime rate in Halswell South is 31.8218 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Halswell South

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