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Waimataitai-Maori Hill Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waimataitai-Maori Hill is 106.126 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 52 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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106.1
Regional rank #52 / 220 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼32.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 90.0%
    Theft accounts for 90.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.9%
    Assault accounts for 5.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 3.2%
    Burglary accounts for 3.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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Waimataitai-Maori Hill Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waimataitai-Maori Hill a safe suburb to live in?

    Waimataitai-Maori Hill ranks in the top 16 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waimataitai-Maori Hill?

    The annual crime rate in Waimataitai-Maori Hill is 106.126 per 1,000 residents.

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