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Northwood Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Northwood is 41.2311 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 112 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2023, January 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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41.2
Regional rank #112 / 142 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼21.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 77.9%
    Theft accounts for 77.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.2%
    Burglary accounts for 18.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.8%
    Assault accounts for 2.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Northwood a safe suburb to live in?

    Northwood ranks in the top 34 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Northwood?

    The annual crime rate in Northwood is 41.2311 per 1,000 residents.

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