Papanui East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papanui East is 47.3033 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 105 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, January 2023, October 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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36 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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47.3
Regional rank #105 / 107 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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4.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 58.4%
    Theft accounts for 58.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 34.0%
    Burglary accounts for 34.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.5%
    Assault accounts for 5.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Papanui East a safe suburb to live in?

    Papanui East ranks in the top 32 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Papanui East?

    The annual crime rate in Papanui East is 47.3033 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Papanui East

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