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Kaiapoi Central Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaiapoi Central is 49.6657 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 103 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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33 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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49.7
Regional rank #103 / 104 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼6.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 53.8%
    Theft accounts for 53.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.8%
    Burglary accounts for 30.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.6%
    Assault accounts for 9.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Kaiapoi Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kaiapoi Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaiapoi Central ranks in the top 31 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kaiapoi Central?

    The annual crime rate in Kaiapoi Central is 49.6657 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kaiapoi Central

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