Redwood North

Christchurch CityCanterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

69

Crime rate

18.8 per 1,000

Population 2,655

Total crimes (past 12 months)

50

Trend (last 3 months)

▲ 55.6%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#204 / 331

Bottom 38%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Redwood North Overview

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Most common offences by count were theft (58.0%), burglary (30.0%), and assault (12.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Redwood North is 18.8324 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 204 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Apr 2026.

Crime activity peaked in September 2025, November 2025, and April 2026.

Redwood North crime statistics: common questions

Is Redwood North safe?

Redwood North recorded 50 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents across about 2,655 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.

What is the crime rate in Redwood North?

The crime rate in Redwood North is 18.8 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 50 recorded offences across about 2,655 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.

What is the most common crime in Redwood North?

The most common offence category in Redwood North is theft, with 29 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 58% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (15).

Is crime going up or down in Redwood North?

Recorded offences in Redwood North have risen 55.6% over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.

How does Redwood North compare with other suburbs in Canterbury Region?

Redwood North ranks 204 of 331 suburbs in Canterbury Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Redwood North only with other suburbs in Canterbury Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Redwood North come from?

Figures for Redwood North, Christchurch City come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.

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