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Papanui West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papanui West is 22.8956 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 187 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2024, May 2024, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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63 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.9
Regional rank #187 / 68 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼13.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 60.8%
    Theft accounts for 60.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.9%
    Burglary accounts for 32.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.8%
    Assault accounts for 4.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Papanui West a safe suburb to live in?

    Papanui West ranks in the top 56 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Papanui West?

    The annual crime rate in Papanui West is 22.8956 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Papanui West

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