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Westmorland Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Westmorland is 8.7719 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 276 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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76 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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8.8
Regional rank #276 / 23 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲140%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 9.0%
    Burglary accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 8.0%
    Theft accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Westmorland Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Westmorland a safe suburb to live in?

    Westmorland ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Westmorland?

    The annual crime rate in Westmorland is 8.7719 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Westmorland

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