Wainoni Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wainoni is 90.7504 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 67 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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90.8
Regional rank #67 / 260 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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23.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 71.9%
    Theft accounts for 71.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.5%
    Burglary accounts for 18.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.5%
    Assault accounts for 8.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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Wainoni Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Wainoni a safe suburb to live in?

    Wainoni ranks in the top 20 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wainoni?

    The annual crime rate in Wainoni is 90.7504 per 1,000 residents.

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