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Watlington Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Watlington is 16.0643 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 216 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, December 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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58 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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16.1
Regional rank #216 / 36 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼28.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 20.0%
    Theft accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Watlington Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Watlington a safe suburb to live in?

    Watlington ranks in the top 65 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 16.0643 per 1,000 residents.

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