Geraldine
Timaru District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
78
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Crime rate
13.7 per 1,000
Population 2,994
Total crimes (past 12 months)
41
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#230 / 331
Bottom 31%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Geraldine Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (63.4%), burglary (19.5%), and assault (14.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Geraldine is 13.6941 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 230 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Oct 2025, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, October 2025, and April 2026.
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