Heathcote Valley Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Heathcote Valley is 46.8354 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 106 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, February 2022, May 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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47 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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46.8
Regional rank #106 / 111 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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7.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 64.5%
    Theft accounts for 64.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.1%
    Burglary accounts for 30.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.9%
    Assault accounts for 2.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Heathcote Valley a safe suburb to live in?

    Heathcote Valley ranks in the top 32 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Heathcote Valley?

    The annual crime rate in Heathcote Valley is 46.8354 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Heathcote Valley

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