Mairehau South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mairehau South is 53.3226 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 96 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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32 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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53.3
Regional rank #96 / 199 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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3.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 60.8%
    Theft accounts for 60.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.2%
    Burglary accounts for 33.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.5%
    Assault accounts for 4.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.

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Mairehau South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Mairehau South a safe suburb to live in?

    Mairehau South ranks in the top 29 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mairehau South?

    The annual crime rate in Mairehau South is 53.3226 per 1,000 residents.

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