St Martins Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in St Martins is 61.4505 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 85 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, April 2023, May 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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31 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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61.5
Regional rank #85 / 172 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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23.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 62.0%
    Theft accounts for 62.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 31.3%
    Burglary accounts for 31.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.4%
    Assault accounts for 4.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.

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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 61.4505 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for St Martins

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