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Riccarton Central Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Riccarton Central is 12058.8 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2023, June 2024, July 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12,058.8
Regional rank #2 / 615 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼1.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 87.0%
    Theft accounts for 87.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.8%
    Burglary accounts for 6.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.7%
    Assault accounts for 4.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Riccarton Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Riccarton Central ranks in the top 1 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Riccarton Central?

    The annual crime rate in Riccarton Central is 12058.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Riccarton Central

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