Oaklands East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Oaklands East is 43.571 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 121 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, November 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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39 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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43.6
Regional rank #121 / 143 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 70.6%
    Theft accounts for 70.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.0%
    Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.6%
    Assault accounts for 5.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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Oaklands East Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Oaklands East a safe suburb to live in?

    Oaklands East ranks in the top 37 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 43.571 per 1,000 residents.

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