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Papanui North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papanui North is 67.4603 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 81 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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13 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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67.5
Regional rank #81 / 136 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼40%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 42.6%
    Burglary accounts for 42.6 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 40.4%
    Theft accounts for 40.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.7%
    Assault accounts for 14.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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Papanui North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Papanui North a safe suburb to live in?

    Papanui North ranks in the top 24 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Papanui North?

    The annual crime rate in Papanui North is 67.4603 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Papanui North

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