Kaikōura Ranges Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaikōura Ranges is 19.1388 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 211 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2023, May 2023, April 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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53 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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19.1
Regional rank #211 / 36 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 41.5%
    Burglary accounts for 41.5 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 33.9%
    Theft accounts for 33.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 20.2%
    Assault accounts for 20.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.5%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Kaikōura Ranges a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaikōura Ranges ranks in the top 64 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kaikōura Ranges?

    The annual crime rate in Kaikōura Ranges is 19.1388 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kaikōura Ranges

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