Balcairn
Hurunui District•Canterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
81
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Crime rate
11.8 per 1,000
Population 2,463
Total crimes (past 12 months)
29
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 18.2%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#248 / 331
Bottom 25%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Balcairn Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (55.2%), burglary (27.6%), and assault (17.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Balcairn is 11.7743 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 248 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, March, and May 2026.
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