Washdyke Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Washdyke is 76.7123 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 64 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, December 2023, April 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 68.9%
  Theft accounts for 68.9 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 21.2%
  Burglary accounts for 21.2 percent of incidents.
• Assault 9.5%
  Assault accounts for 9.5 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 0.4%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Washdyke a safe suburb to live in?

  Washdyke ranks in the top 19 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Washdyke?

  The annual crime rate in Washdyke is 76.7123 per 1,000 residents.

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