Waimate North
Waimate District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
73
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Crime rate
13.7 per 1,000
Population 585
Total crimes (past 12 months)
8
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 200.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#231 / 331
Bottom 30%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waimate North Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (50.0%), assault (25.0%), and burglary (25.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waimate North is 13.6752 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 231 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, May, and June 2026.
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