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Paparua Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Paparua is 166.667 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 36 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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166.7
Regional rank #36 / 171 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼31.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Assault 78.4%
    Assault accounts for 78.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 8.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 8.2 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 7.0%
    Theft accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.4%
    Burglary accounts for 6.4 percent of incidents.
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Paparua Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Paparua a safe suburb to live in?

    Paparua ranks in the top 11 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Paparua?

    The annual crime rate in Paparua is 166.667 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Paparua

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