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Waimate West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waimate West is 21.3577 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 196 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2023, June 2024, February 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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34 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21.4
Regional rank #196 / 28 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 43.0%
    Burglary accounts for 43.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 29.0%
    Theft accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.0%
    Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waimate West a safe suburb to live in?

    Waimate West ranks in the top 59 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waimate West?

    The annual crime rate in Waimate West is 21.3577 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waimate West

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