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Westmorland Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Westmorland is 6.4836 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 290 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, May 2023, October 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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83 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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6.5
Regional rank #290 / 17 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 46.0%
    Theft accounts for 46.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.0%
    Burglary accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Westmorland a safe suburb to live in?

    Westmorland ranks in the top 88 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 6.4836 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Westmorland

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