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Tai Tapu Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tai Tapu is 175.561 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 34 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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8 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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175.6
Regional rank #34 / 227 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲27.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 54.6%
    Theft accounts for 54.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.8%
    Burglary accounts for 30.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.8%
    Assault accounts for 12.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
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Tai Tapu Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Tai Tapu a safe suburb to live in?

    Tai Tapu ranks in the top 10 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tai Tapu?

    The annual crime rate in Tai Tapu is 175.561 per 1,000 residents.

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