Lincoln West
Selwyn District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
94
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Crime rate
3.3 per 1,000
Population 3,294
Total crimes (past 12 months)
11
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#305 / 331
Bottom 8%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Lincoln West Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (46.2%), burglary (30.8%), and assault (15.4%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Lincoln West is 3.33941 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 305 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2021, Apr 2023, Jul 2025.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2021, April 2023, and July 2025.
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