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Somerfield West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Somerfield West is 24.9433 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 October 2025, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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61 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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24.9
Regional rank #180 / 77 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼11.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 47.0%
    Theft accounts for 47.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 24.0%
    Burglary accounts for 24.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
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Somerfield West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Somerfield West a safe suburb to live in?

    Somerfield West 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 Somerfield West?

    The annual crime rate in Somerfield West is 24.9433 per 1,000 residents.

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