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Oaklands West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Oaklands West is 18.3727 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 216 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2023, November 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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84 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18.4
Regional rank #216 / 56 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼21.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 58.6%
    Theft accounts for 58.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.4%
    Burglary accounts for 32.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
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Oaklands West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Oaklands West a safe suburb to live in?

    Oaklands West ranks in the top 65 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Oaklands West?

    The annual crime rate in Oaklands West is 18.3727 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Oaklands West

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