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Sockburn North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Sockburn North is 7.3099 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 286 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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82 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.3
Regional rank #286 / 30 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲233.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 17.0%
    Theft accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.0%
    Burglary accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Sockburn North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Sockburn North a safe suburb to live in?

    Sockburn North ranks in the top 86 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Sockburn North?

    The annual crime rate in Sockburn North is 7.3099 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Sockburn North

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