Oxford
Waimakariri District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
73
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Crime rate
15.3 per 1,000
Population 2,217
Total crimes (past 12 months)
34
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 33.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#219 / 331
Bottom 34%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Oxford Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (50.0%), burglary (38.2%), and assault (11.8%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Oxford is 15.336 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 219 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Feb 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, February 2026, and April 2026.
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