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Riccarton Central Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Riccarton Central is 18902 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 1 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18,902
Regional rank #1 / 964 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲9%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 86.8%
    Theft accounts for 86.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.0%
    Burglary accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.4%
    Assault accounts for 4.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Riccarton Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Riccarton Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Riccarton Central ranks in the top 0 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 18902 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Riccarton Central

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