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Templeton Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Templeton is 9.9338 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 265 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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73 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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9.9
Regional rank #265 / 18 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲125%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 3.0%
    Burglary accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Templeton Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Templeton a safe suburb to live in?

    Templeton ranks in the top 80 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Templeton?

    The annual crime rate in Templeton is 9.9338 per 1,000 residents.

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