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Woodend Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Woodend is 17.762 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 208 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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73 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.8
Regional rank #208 / 60 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼15%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 27.0%
    Theft accounts for 27.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.0%
    Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Woodend Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Woodend a safe suburb to live in?

    Woodend ranks in the top 63 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Woodend?

    The annual crime rate in Woodend is 17.762 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Woodend

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