Hanmer Springs
Hurunui District•Canterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
30
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Crime rate
48.4 per 1,000
Population 1,053
Total crimes (past 12 months)
51
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 46.7%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#111 / 331
Top 34%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Hanmer Springs Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (70.6%), burglary (19.6%), and assault (7.8%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Hanmer Springs is 48.433 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 111 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in March, April, and May 2026.
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