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Waltham Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waltham is 50.4202 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 100 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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27 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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50.4
Regional rank #100 / 108 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼23.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 61.1%
    Theft accounts for 61.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.9%
    Burglary accounts for 26.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.3%
    Assault accounts for 8.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
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Waltham Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waltham a safe suburb to live in?

    Waltham ranks in the top 30 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waltham?

    The annual crime rate in Waltham is 50.4202 per 1,000 residents.

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