Ilam University

Christchurch City•Canterbury Region

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

Safety Score (12-month average)

23

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Crime rate

71.1 per 1,000

Population 2,982

Total crimes (past 12 months)

212

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 18.8%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#72 / 331

Top 22%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Ilam University Overview

Crime Count

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Assault

Sexual offences

Robbery, blackmail, and extortion

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Theft

Most common offences by count were theft (78.9%) and burglary (12.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Ilam University is 71.0932 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 72 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Apr 2023, May 2023, Mar 2025.

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Crime activity peaked in April 2023, May 2023, and March 2025.

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