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Kaiapoi West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaiapoi West is 20.9847 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 196 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, October 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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46 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21
Regional rank #196 / 26 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲233.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 9.0%
    Burglary accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 8.0%
    Theft accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Kaiapoi West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kaiapoi West a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaiapoi West ranks in the top 59 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kaiapoi West?

    The annual crime rate in Kaiapoi West is 20.9847 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kaiapoi West

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