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Highfield North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Highfield North is 32.8638 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 149 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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56 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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32.9
Regional rank #149 / 77 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲23.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 66.0%
    Theft accounts for 66.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.0%
    Burglary accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 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 45 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 32.8638 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Highfield North

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