Woolston South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Woolston South is 492.569 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 17 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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492.6
Regional rank #17 / 232 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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4.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 77.6%
    Theft accounts for 77.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 16.8%
    Burglary accounts for 16.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.3%
    Assault accounts for 4.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.

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Woolston South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Woolston South a safe suburb to live in?

    Woolston South ranks in the top 5 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Woolston South?

    The annual crime rate in Woolston South is 492.569 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Woolston South

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