Kaiapoi North West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaiapoi North West is 63.3037 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 84 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, December 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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24 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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63.3
Regional rank #84 / 128 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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22.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 79.7%
    Theft accounts for 79.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.8%
    Burglary accounts for 14.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.5%
    Assault accounts for 5.5 percent of incidents.

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Kaiapoi North West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kaiapoi North West a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaiapoi North West ranks in the top 25 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kaiapoi North West?

    The annual crime rate in Kaiapoi North West is 63.3037 per 1,000 residents.

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