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Rawhiti Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Rawhiti is 82 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 73 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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20 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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82
Regional rank #73 / 246 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲34%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 78.9%
    Theft accounts for 78.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.2%
    Burglary accounts for 14.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.7%
    Assault accounts for 5.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Rawhiti Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Rawhiti a safe suburb to live in?

    Rawhiti ranks in the top 22 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 82 per 1,000 residents.

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