Is Hanmer Range a safe suburb to live in?

Hanmer Range ranks in the top 20 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Hanmer Range?

The annual crime rate in Hanmer Range is 74.8299 per 1,000 residents.

Hanmer Range Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Hanmer Range is 74.8299 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 67 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, October 2024, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

25 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

74.8

Regional rank #67 / 22 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼14.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Theft 49.0%
Theft accounts for 49.0 percent of incidents.
Burglary 16.0%
Burglary accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 5.0%
Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 1.0%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Hanmer Range a safe suburb to live in?

Hanmer Range ranks in the top 20 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Hanmer Range?

The annual crime rate in Hanmer Range is 74.8299 per 1,000 residents.