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Rawhiti Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Rawhiti is 53.6667 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 96 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, March 2024, June 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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29 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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53.7
Regional rank #96 / 161 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼12.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 75.0%
    Theft accounts for 75.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.4%
    Burglary accounts for 18.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.6%
    Assault accounts for 5.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Rawhiti a safe suburb to live in?

    Rawhiti ranks in the top 29 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Rawhiti?

    The annual crime rate in Rawhiti is 53.6667 per 1,000 residents.

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