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Woolston East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Woolston East is 55.1378 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 91 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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36 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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55.1
Regional rank #91 / 176 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼11.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 72.2%
    Theft accounts for 72.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.8%
    Burglary accounts for 14.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
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Woolston East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Woolston East a safe suburb to live in?

    Woolston East ranks in the top 27 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 55.1378 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Woolston East

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