Spreydon West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Spreydon West is 32.0576 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 152 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, January 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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53 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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32.1
Regional rank #152 / 98 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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21.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 56.0%
    Theft accounts for 56.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.0%
    Burglary accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Spreydon West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Spreydon West a safe suburb to live in?

    Spreydon West ranks in the top 46 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Spreydon West?

    The annual crime rate in Spreydon West is 32.0576 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Spreydon West

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