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Linwood North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Linwood North is 146.71 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 39 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, January 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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8 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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146.7
Regional rank #39 / 408 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼11.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 77.0%
    Theft accounts for 77.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 16.2%
    Burglary accounts for 16.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.9%
    Assault accounts for 5.9 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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Linwood North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Linwood North a safe suburb to live in?

    Linwood North ranks in the top 12 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 146.71 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Linwood North

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