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Waikuku Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waikuku is 90.7591 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 66 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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90.8
Regional rank #66 / 55 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 33.0%
    Theft accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.0%
    Burglary accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Waikuku Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waikuku a safe suburb to live in?

    Waikuku ranks in the top 20 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waikuku?

    The annual crime rate in Waikuku is 90.7591 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waikuku

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