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Somerfield East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Somerfield East is 46.8793 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 116 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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30 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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46.9
Regional rank #116 / 172 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲42.9%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 57.0%
    Theft accounts for 57.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.0%
    Burglary accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.7%
    Assault accounts for 8.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Somerfield East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Somerfield East a safe suburb to live in?

    Somerfield East ranks in the top 35 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Somerfield East?

    The annual crime rate in Somerfield East is 46.8793 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Somerfield East

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