Lincoln North

Selwyn DistrictCanterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

100

Crime rate

0.0 per 1,000

Population 3,480

Total crimes (past 12 months)

0

Trend (last 3 months)

→ 0.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#312 / 331

Bottom 6%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Lincoln North Overview

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Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Lincoln North is 0 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 312 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in .

Lincoln North crime statistics: common questions

Is Lincoln North safe?

Lincoln North recorded 0 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents across about 3,480 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 Lincoln North?

The crime rate in Lincoln North is 0.0 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 0 recorded offences across about 3,480 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.

Is crime going up or down in Lincoln North?

Recorded offences in Lincoln North have stayed level 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 Lincoln North compare with other suburbs in Canterbury Region?

Lincoln North ranks 312 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 Lincoln North only with other suburbs in Canterbury Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Lincoln North come from?

Figures for Lincoln North, Selwyn District 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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