Kaikōura Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Kaikōura is 38.2942 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 119 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, February 2023, February 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 68.8%
  Theft accounts for 68.8 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 16.1%
  Burglary accounts for 16.1 percent of incidents.
• Assault 14.0%
  Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 0.5%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Kaikōura a safe suburb to live in?

  Kaikōura ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Kaikōura?

  The annual crime rate in Kaikōura is 38.2942 per 1,000 residents.

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