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Newtons Road Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Newtons Road is 33.9305 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 134 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, December 2024, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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35 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33.9
Regional rank #134 / 125 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼40%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Assault 72.4%
    Assault accounts for 72.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.9%
    Burglary accounts for 13.9 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 9.3%
    Theft accounts for 9.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Newtons Road a safe suburb to live in?

    Newtons Road ranks in the top 40 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Newtons Road?

    The annual crime rate in Newtons Road is 33.9305 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Newtons Road

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