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Opawa Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Opawa is 56.3991 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 89 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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37 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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56.4
Regional rank #89 / 78 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼31.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 40.0%
    Theft accounts for 40.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.0%
    Burglary accounts for 30.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Opawa Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Opawa a safe suburb to live in?

    Opawa 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 Opawa?

    The annual crime rate in Opawa is 56.3991 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Opawa

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