Merivale
Christchurch City•Canterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
18
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Crime rate
97.4 per 1,000
Population 3,120
Total crimes (past 12 months)
304
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 10.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#60 / 331
Top 18%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Merivale Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (84.5%) and burglary (10.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Merivale is 97.4359 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 60 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Mar 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, March 2026, and May 2026.
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