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Merivale Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Merivale is 97.4359 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 60 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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18 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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97.4
Regional rank #60 / 304 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼10.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 84.5%
    Theft accounts for 84.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.2%
    Burglary accounts for 10.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.6%
    Assault accounts for 4.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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Merivale Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Merivale a safe suburb to live in?

    Merivale ranks in the top 18 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Merivale?

    The annual crime rate in Merivale is 97.4359 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Merivale

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