Paparua Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Paparua is 137.427 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 41 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, March 2022, May 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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8 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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137.4
Regional rank #41 / 141 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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15.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Assault 81.5%
    Assault accounts for 81.5 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 7.3%
    Theft accounts for 7.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.2%
    Burglary accounts for 7.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Paparua a safe suburb to live in?

    Paparua ranks in the top 12 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 137.427 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Paparua

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