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Middleton Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Middleton is 161.29 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 37 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, September 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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14 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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161.3
Regional rank #37 / 30 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼40%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 21.0%
    Theft accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Middleton Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Middleton a safe suburb to live in?

    Middleton ranks in the top 11 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 161.29 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Middleton

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