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Wigram South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wigram South is 251.543 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 27 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, December 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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7 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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251.5
Regional rank #27 / 326 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.0%
    Theft accounts for 65.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 29.8%
    Burglary accounts for 29.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Wigram South a safe suburb to live in?

    Wigram South ranks in the top 8 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wigram South?

    The annual crime rate in Wigram South is 251.543 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wigram South

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