Omihi
Hurunui District•Canterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
91
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Crime rate
11.2 per 1,000
Population 1,248
Total crimes (past 12 months)
14
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 133.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#253 / 331
Bottom 24%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Omihi Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (42.9%), assault (28.6%), and burglary (28.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Omihi is 11.2179 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 253 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Feb 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, February 2026, and June 2026.
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