Rangitata Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Rangitata is 4.87508 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 301 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, February 2022, July 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 21.0%
  Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 10.0%
  Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 9.0%
  Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Rangitata a safe suburb to live in?

  Rangitata ranks in the top 91 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Rangitata?

  The annual crime rate in Rangitata is 4.87508 per 1,000 residents.

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