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The annual total crime rate in Timaru Central is 1068.97 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, May 2024, June 2024.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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1,069
Regional rank #16 / 279 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲12.7%(worsening)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft82.1%
Theft accounts for 82.1 percent of incidents.
Assault8.8%
Assault accounts for 8.8 percent of incidents.
Burglary6.8%
Burglary accounts for 6.8 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences1.6%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion0.6%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.1%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
