Kaikōura Ranges
Kaikoura District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
59
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Crime rate
18.6 per 1,000
Population 1,881
Total crimes (past 12 months)
35
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#206 / 331
Bottom 38%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Kaikōura Ranges Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (48.6%), theft (28.6%), and assault (20.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Kaikōura Ranges is 18.6071 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 206 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2026, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in March, April, and June 2026.
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