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Halswell South West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Halswell South West is 100.304 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 58 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, January 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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9 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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100.3
Regional rank #58 / 99 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼27.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 55.0%
    Theft accounts for 55.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.0%
    Burglary accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Halswell South West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Halswell South West a safe suburb to live in?

    Halswell South West ranks in the top 18 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Halswell South West?

    The annual crime rate in Halswell South West is 100.304 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Halswell South West

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