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Woolston East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Woolston East is 64.5363 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 80 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, January 2025, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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28 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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64.5
Regional rank #80 / 206 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼48.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.5%
    Theft accounts for 65.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 23.9%
    Burglary accounts for 23.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.8%
    Assault accounts for 8.8 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 Woolston East a safe suburb to live in?

    Woolston East ranks in the top 24 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Woolston East?

    The annual crime rate in Woolston East is 64.5363 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Woolston East

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