Watlington Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Watlington is 14.2793 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 236 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, October 2022, May 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 55.6%
  Theft accounts for 55.6 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 29.6%
  Burglary accounts for 29.6 percent of incidents.
• Assault 10.4%
  Assault accounts for 10.4 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.2%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.2%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Watlington a safe suburb to live in?

  Watlington ranks in the top 71 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Watlington?

  The annual crime rate in Watlington is 14.2793 per 1,000 residents.

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