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Highfield North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Highfield North is 22.1938 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 191 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, May 2023, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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58 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.2
Regional rank #191 / 52 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼68%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 73.1%
    Theft accounts for 73.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.8%
    Burglary accounts for 18.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.6%
    Assault accounts for 7.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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Highfield North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Highfield North a safe suburb to live in?

    Highfield North ranks in the top 58 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Highfield North?

    The annual crime rate in Highfield North is 22.1938 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Highfield North

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