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Papanui East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papanui East is 21.6622 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 192 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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54 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21.7
Regional rank #192 / 49 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼13.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 29.0%
    Theft accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.0%
    Burglary accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Papanui East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Papanui East a safe suburb to live in?

    Papanui East ranks in the top 58 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 21.6622 per 1,000 residents.

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