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Opua (Mackenzie District) Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Opua (Mackenzie District) is 8.63931 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 273 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2024, April 2024, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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84 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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8.6
Regional rank #273 / 12 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 16.0%
    Theft accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Opua (Mackenzie District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Opua (Mackenzie District) ranks in the top 82 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Opua (Mackenzie District)?

    The annual crime rate in Opua (Mackenzie District) is 8.63931 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Opua (Mackenzie District)

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