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Ōtakaro-Avon River Corridor Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōtakaro-Avon River Corridor is 2450.98 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 8 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, December 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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2,451
Regional rank #8 / 125 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼35.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 55.2%
    Theft accounts for 55.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.4%
    Burglary accounts for 30.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.8%
    Assault accounts for 12.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
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Ōtakaro-Avon River Corridor Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ōtakaro-Avon River Corridor a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōtakaro-Avon River Corridor ranks in the top 2 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ōtakaro-Avon River Corridor?

    The annual crime rate in Ōtakaro-Avon River Corridor is 2450.98 per 1,000 residents.

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