Marchwiel East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Marchwiel East is 21.6189 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 193 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, January 2026, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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49 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21.6
Regional rank #193 / 43 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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70.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 23.0%
    Theft accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Marchwiel East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Marchwiel East a safe suburb to live in?

    Marchwiel East ranks in the top 58 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Marchwiel East?

    The annual crime rate in Marchwiel East is 21.6189 per 1,000 residents.

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