Holmwood Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Holmwood is 33.2877 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 138 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, May 2023, June 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 52.8%
  Theft accounts for 52.8 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 42.7%
  Burglary accounts for 42.7 percent of incidents.
• Assault 3.1%
  Assault accounts for 3.1 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 Holmwood a safe suburb to live in?

  Holmwood ranks in the top 42 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Holmwood?

  The annual crime rate in Holmwood is 33.2877 per 1,000 residents.

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