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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 50.1404 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 102 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, November 2025, December 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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33 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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50.1
Regional rank #102 / 125 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲15.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 69.6%
    Theft accounts for 69.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.6%
    Burglary accounts for 25.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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St Albans West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

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 50.1404 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for St Albans West

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