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Riccarton West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Riccarton West is 67.8151 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 76 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, March 2023, April 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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13 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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67.8
Regional rank #76 / 248 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼13.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 55.4%
    Theft accounts for 55.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 34.8%
    Burglary accounts for 34.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.9%
    Assault accounts for 6.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Riccarton West a safe suburb to live in?

    Riccarton West ranks in the top 23 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Riccarton West?

    The annual crime rate in Riccarton West is 67.8151 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Riccarton West

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