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Wharenui Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wharenui is 40.4787 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 132 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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28 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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40.5
Regional rank #132 / 115 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲29.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 51.3%
    Theft accounts for 51.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.5%
    Burglary accounts for 36.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.7%
    Assault accounts for 8.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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Wharenui Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Wharenui a safe suburb to live in?

    Wharenui ranks in the top 40 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wharenui?

    The annual crime rate in Wharenui is 40.4787 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wharenui

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