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Upper Hurunui Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Upper Hurunui is 23.8095 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 183 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, March 2023, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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64 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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23.8
Regional rank #183 / 35 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼14.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 48.3%
    Theft accounts for 48.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 34.2%
    Burglary accounts for 34.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.5%
    Assault accounts for 12.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Upper Hurunui a safe suburb to live in?

    Upper Hurunui ranks in the top 55 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Upper Hurunui?

    The annual crime rate in Upper Hurunui is 23.8095 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Upper Hurunui

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