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Washdyke Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Washdyke is 52.968 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 98 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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44 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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53
Regional rank #98 / 58 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲41.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 48.0%
    Theft accounts for 48.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Washdyke Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Washdyke a safe suburb to live in?

    Washdyke 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 Washdyke?

    The annual crime rate in Washdyke is 52.968 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Washdyke

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