North Beach Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in North Beach is 56.9404 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 90 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2024, June 2024, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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26 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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56.9
Regional rank #90 / 233 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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1.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 63.4%
    Theft accounts for 63.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 24.2%
    Burglary accounts for 24.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.1%
    Assault accounts for 9.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is North Beach a safe suburb to live in?

    North Beach ranks in the top 27 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in North Beach?

    The annual crime rate in North Beach is 56.9404 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for North Beach

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