Somerfield West
Christchurch City•Canterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
61
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Crime rate
24.9 per 1,000
Population 3,087
Total crimes (past 12 months)
77
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 11.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#180 / 331
Bottom 46%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Somerfield West Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (61.0%), burglary (31.2%), and assault (7.8%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Somerfield West is 24.9433 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 Oct 2025, Feb 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, February 2026, and June 2026.
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