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Waimairi Beach Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waimairi Beach is 35.4938 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 128 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, March 2022, August 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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44 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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35.5
Regional rank #128 / 46 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲33.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 62.2%
    Theft accounts for 62.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 29.5%
    Burglary accounts for 29.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.2%
    Assault accounts for 5.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waimairi Beach a safe suburb to live in?

    Waimairi Beach ranks in the top 39 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 35.4938 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waimairi Beach

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