Oaklands East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Oaklands East is 53.3211 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 97 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, August 2022, August 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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49 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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53.3
Regional rank #97 / 175 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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10.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 75.9%
    Theft accounts for 75.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.4%
    Burglary accounts for 17.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.1%
    Assault accounts for 4.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Oaklands East a safe suburb to live in?

    Oaklands East ranks in the top 29 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Oaklands East?

    The annual crime rate in Oaklands East is 53.3211 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Oaklands East

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