Waikuku Beach Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waikuku Beach is 11.4286 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 256 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, February 2022, December 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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86 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.4
Regional rank #256 / 12 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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40%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 28.0%
    Burglary accounts for 28.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 22.0%
    Theft accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Waikuku Beach a safe suburb to live in?

    Waikuku Beach ranks in the top 77 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waikuku Beach?

    The annual crime rate in Waikuku Beach is 11.4286 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waikuku Beach

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