Lincoln East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lincoln East is 4.9751 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 299 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, January 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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92 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5
Regional rank #299 / 12 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 6.0%
    Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 4.0%
    Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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Lincoln East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Lincoln East a safe suburb to live in?

    Lincoln East ranks in the top 90 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lincoln East?

    The annual crime rate in Lincoln East is 4.9751 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lincoln East

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