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Kensington (Timaru District) Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kensington (Timaru District) is 12.6667 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 237 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, October 2025, November 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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79 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.7
Regional rank #237 / 19 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 13.0%
    Theft accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 4.0%
    Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Kensington (Timaru District) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kensington (Timaru District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Kensington (Timaru District) ranks in the top 72 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kensington (Timaru District)?

    The annual crime rate in Kensington (Timaru District) is 12.6667 per 1,000 residents.

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