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Winchmore-Wakanui Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Winchmore-Wakanui is 12.2921 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 252 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, January 2023, February 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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71 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.3
Regional rank #252 / 17 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼14.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 53.1%
    Burglary accounts for 53.1 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 30.1%
    Theft accounts for 30.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.0%
    Assault accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Winchmore-Wakanui a safe suburb to live in?

    Winchmore-Wakanui ranks in the top 76 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Winchmore-Wakanui?

    The annual crime rate in Winchmore-Wakanui is 12.2921 per 1,000 residents.

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