Motukarara Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Motukarara is 76.1905 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 65 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, September 2022, March 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 43.8%
  Theft accounts for 43.8 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 42.8%
  Burglary accounts for 42.8 percent of incidents.
• Assault 10.8%
  Assault accounts for 10.8 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Motukarara a safe suburb to live in?

  Motukarara ranks in the top 20 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Motukarara?

  The annual crime rate in Motukarara is 76.1905 per 1,000 residents.

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