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Timaru Central Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Timaru Central is 1084.29 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 12 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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1,084.3
Regional rank #12 / 283 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲67.9%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 75.6%
    Theft accounts for 75.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.8%
    Assault accounts for 14.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.7%
    Burglary accounts for 6.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Timaru Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Timaru Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Timaru Central ranks in the top 4 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Timaru Central?

    The annual crime rate in Timaru Central is 1084.29 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Timaru Central

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