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St Martins Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in St Martins is 62.8796 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 85 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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29 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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62.9
Regional rank #85 / 176 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲39.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 65.9%
    Theft accounts for 65.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.8%
    Burglary accounts for 27.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.7%
    Assault accounts for 5.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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St Martins Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is St Martins a safe suburb to live in?

    St Martins ranks in the top 26 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in St Martins?

    The annual crime rate in St Martins is 62.8796 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for St Martins

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