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Waimate North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waimate North is 11.9658 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 253 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, November 2023, June 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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51 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12
Regional rank #253 / 7 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 6.0%
    Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waimate North a safe suburb to live in?

    Waimate North 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 Waimate North?

    The annual crime rate in Waimate North is 11.9658 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waimate North

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