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Marchwiel West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Marchwiel West is 29.4306 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 157 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2023, July 2024, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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38 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29.4
Regional rank #157 / 46 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲45.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 50.0%
    Theft accounts for 50.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.9%
    Burglary accounts for 30.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.2%
    Assault accounts for 13.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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Marchwiel West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Marchwiel West a safe suburb to live in?

    Marchwiel West ranks in the top 47 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Marchwiel West?

    The annual crime rate in Marchwiel West is 29.4306 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Marchwiel West

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