Hoon Hay South
Safety Score (12-month average)
66
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Crime rate
25.3 per 1,000
Population 2,172
Total crimes (past 12 months)
55
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 6.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#186 / 331
Bottom 44%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Hoon Hay South Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (65.5%), burglary (27.3%), and assault (5.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Hoon Hay South is 25.3223 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 186 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Jul 2026, Aug 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, July, and August 2026.
Hoon Hay South crime statistics: common questions
Is Hoon Hay South safe?
Hoon Hay South recorded 55 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 25.3 per 1,000 residents across about 2,172 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.
What is the crime rate in Hoon Hay South?
The crime rate in Hoon Hay South is 25.3 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 55 recorded offences across about 2,172 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.
What is the most common crime in Hoon Hay South?
The most common offence category in Hoon Hay South is theft, with 36 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 65% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (15).
Is crime going up or down in Hoon Hay South?
Recorded offences in Hoon Hay South have risen 6.3% over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.
How does Hoon Hay South compare with other suburbs in Canterbury Region?
Hoon Hay South ranks 186 of 331 suburbs in Canterbury Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Hoon Hay South only with other suburbs in Canterbury Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Hoon Hay South come from?
Figures for Hoon Hay South, Christchurch City come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.
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