Riccarton East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Riccarton East is 347.07 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 22 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, June 2023, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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347.1
Regional rank #22 / 379 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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47.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 70.7%
    Theft accounts for 70.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.5%
    Burglary accounts for 17.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.1%
    Assault accounts for 9.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Riccarton East a safe suburb to live in?

    Riccarton East ranks in the top 7 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 347.07 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Riccarton East

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