Middleton Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Middleton is 1725.81 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 12 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, May 2023, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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1,725.8
Regional rank #12 / 321 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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13.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 81.0%
    Theft accounts for 81.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.2%
    Burglary accounts for 14.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.4%
    Assault accounts for 3.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Middleton a safe suburb to live in?

    Middleton ranks in the top 4 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Middleton?

    The annual crime rate in Middleton is 1725.81 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Middleton

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