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Waimate East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waimate East is 30.1932 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 153 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2023, June 2023, September 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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52 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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30.2
Regional rank #153 / 50 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼7.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 41.8%
    Theft accounts for 41.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.9%
    Burglary accounts for 38.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.1%
    Assault accounts for 15.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waimate East a safe suburb to live in?

    Waimate East ranks in the top 46 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waimate East?

    The annual crime rate in Waimate East is 30.1932 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waimate East

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