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Timaru East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Timaru East is 213.178 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 27 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, October 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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213.2
Regional rank #27 / 55 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼15.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 27.0%
    Theft accounts for 27.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.0%
    Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Timaru East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Timaru East a safe suburb to live in?

    Timaru East ranks in the top 8 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Timaru East?

    The annual crime rate in Timaru East is 213.178 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Timaru East

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