Kaiapoi East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaiapoi East is 131.944 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 44 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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10 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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131.9
Regional rank #44 / 38 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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10%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 26.0%
    Theft accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.0%
    Burglary accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.

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Kaiapoi East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kaiapoi East a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaiapoi East ranks in the top 13 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kaiapoi East?

    The annual crime rate in Kaiapoi East is 131.944 per 1,000 residents.

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