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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 252 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, October 2025, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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82 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.4
Regional rank #252 / 12 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼100%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 6.0%
    Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 2.0%
    Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Waikuku Beach Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waikuku Beach a safe suburb to live in?

    Waikuku Beach ranks in the top 76 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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