Okuku
Waimakariri District•Canterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
92
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Crime rate
8.0 per 1,000
Population 750
Total crimes (past 12 months)
6
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#282 / 331
Bottom 15%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Okuku Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
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Most common offences by count were burglary (50.0%), assault (16.7%), and sexual offences (16.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Okuku is 8 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 282 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, January 2026, and May 2026.
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