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Riccarton South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Riccarton South is 24.4179 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 180 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, November 2022, January 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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40 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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24.4
Regional rank #180 / 86 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼20%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 61.0%
    Theft accounts for 61.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.3%
    Burglary accounts for 27.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.4%
    Assault accounts for 9.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Riccarton South a safe suburb to live in?

    Riccarton South ranks in the top 54 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Riccarton South?

    The annual crime rate in Riccarton South is 24.4179 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Riccarton South

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