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St Albans West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in St Albans West is 48.937 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 104 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, October 2022, November 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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29 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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48.9
Regional rank #104 / 122 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲40.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.7%
    Theft accounts for 65.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.5%
    Burglary accounts for 27.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.8%
    Assault accounts for 4.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is St Albans West a safe suburb to live in?

    St Albans West ranks in the top 31 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in St Albans West?

    The annual crime rate in St Albans West is 48.937 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for St Albans West

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