Methven
Ashburton District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
73
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Crime rate
19.0 per 1,000
Population 1,947
Total crimes (past 12 months)
37
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 28.6%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#203 / 331
Bottom 39%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Methven Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (51.4%), theft (32.4%), and assault (10.8%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Methven is 19.0036 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 203 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, January 2026, and May 2026.
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