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Highfield South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Highfield South is 20.8835 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 197 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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55 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.9
Regional rank #197 / 26 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲83.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Highfield South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Highfield South a safe suburb to live in?

    Highfield South ranks in the top 60 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Highfield South?

    The annual crime rate in Highfield South is 20.8835 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Highfield South

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