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Upper Riccarton Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Upper Riccarton is 229.454 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 29 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2023, May 2024, June 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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229.5
Regional rank #29 / 349 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼38.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 85.2%
    Theft accounts for 85.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.9%
    Burglary accounts for 8.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Upper Riccarton a safe suburb to live in?

    Upper Riccarton ranks in the top 9 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Upper Riccarton?

    The annual crime rate in Upper Riccarton is 229.454 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Upper Riccarton

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