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Somerfield West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Somerfield West is 37.5769 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 122 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, April 2023, July 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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54 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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37.6
Regional rank #122 / 116 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 63.4%
    Theft accounts for 63.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.5%
    Burglary accounts for 27.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.7%
    Assault accounts for 5.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Somerfield West a safe suburb to live in?

    Somerfield West ranks in the top 37 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 37.5769 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Somerfield West

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