Riccarton South
Christchurch City•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
11
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Crime rate
24.4 per 1,000
Population 3,522
Total crimes (past 12 months)
86
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 20.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#180 / 331
Bottom 46%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Riccarton South Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Harm or endanger persons
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (71.5%), burglary (15.5%), and assault (7.9%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Riccarton South is 24.4179 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 180 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, Nov 2022, Jan 2023.
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Crime activity peaked in May 2022, November 2022, and January 2023.
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