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Kaiapoi South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaiapoi South is 10.0849 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 262 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, February 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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86 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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10.1
Regional rank #262 / 19 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 8.0%
    Theft accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
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Kaiapoi South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kaiapoi South a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaiapoi South ranks in the top 79 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kaiapoi South?

    The annual crime rate in Kaiapoi South is 10.0849 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kaiapoi South

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