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Upper Riccarton Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Upper Riccarton is 261.013 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 24 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, September 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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261
Regional rank #24 / 397 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲32.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 82.1%
    Theft accounts for 82.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.3%
    Burglary accounts for 11.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.8%
    Assault accounts for 5.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Upper Riccarton Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Upper Riccarton a safe suburb to live in?

    Upper Riccarton ranks in the top 7 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 261.013 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Upper Riccarton

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