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Kaiapoi Central Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaiapoi Central is 21.0124 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 198 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, March 2023, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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61 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21
Regional rank #198 / 44 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲9.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 42.5%
    Theft accounts for 42.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 39.0%
    Burglary accounts for 39.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.4%
    Assault accounts for 14.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Kaiapoi Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaiapoi Central 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 Kaiapoi Central?

    The annual crime rate in Kaiapoi Central is 21.0124 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kaiapoi Central

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