Ōtakaro-Avon River Corridor Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōtakaro-Avon River Corridor is 2470.59 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 8 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2024, February 2024, October 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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2,470.6
Regional rank #8 / 126 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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3.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 66.2%
    Theft accounts for 66.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.5%
    Burglary accounts for 21.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.9%
    Assault accounts for 8.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.

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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 2470.59 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōtakaro-Avon River Corridor

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