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Seaview Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Seaview is 26.7431 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 170 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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38 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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26.7
Regional rank #170 / 56 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼42.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 21.0%
    Theft accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Seaview Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Seaview a safe suburb to live in?

    Seaview ranks in the top 51 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Seaview?

    The annual crime rate in Seaview is 26.7431 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Seaview

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