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Waimairi Beach Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waimairi Beach is 22.3765 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 188 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, September 2025, November 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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68 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.4
Regional rank #188 / 29 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 21.0%
    Theft accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waimairi Beach Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waimairi Beach a safe suburb to live in?

    Waimairi Beach ranks in the top 57 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waimairi Beach?

    The annual crime rate in Waimairi Beach is 22.3765 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waimairi Beach

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