Linwood North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Linwood North is 116.505 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 44 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, January 2023, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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9 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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116.5
Regional rank #44 / 324 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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25.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 66.3%
    Theft accounts for 66.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 22.3%
    Burglary accounts for 22.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.6%
    Assault accounts for 8.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Linwood North a safe suburb to live in?

    Linwood North ranks in the top 13 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Linwood North?

    The annual crime rate in Linwood North is 116.505 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Linwood North

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