Is Hanmer Springs a safe suburb to live in?

Hanmer Springs ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Hanmer Springs?

The annual crime rate in Hanmer Springs is 38.9364 per 1,000 residents.

Hanmer Springs 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 Springs is 38.9364 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 118 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, April 2022, November 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

33 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

38.9

Regional rank #118 / 41 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼61.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Theft 57.2%
Theft accounts for 57.2 percent of incidents.
Burglary 22.1%
Burglary accounts for 22.1 percent of incidents.
Assault 17.9%
Assault accounts for 17.9 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 1.4%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Hanmer Springs a safe suburb to live in?

Hanmer Springs ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Hanmer Springs?

The annual crime rate in Hanmer Springs is 38.9364 per 1,000 residents.