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Riccarton East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Riccarton East is 11.9048 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 245 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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82 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.9
Regional rank #245 / 13 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲600%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 7.0%
    Theft accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 2.0%
    Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Riccarton East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Riccarton East a safe suburb to live in?

    Riccarton East ranks in the top 74 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Riccarton East?

    The annual crime rate in Riccarton East is 11.9048 per 1,000 residents.

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