Waitikiri
Christchurch City•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
45
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Crime rate
53.2 per 1,000
Population 2,595
Total crimes (past 12 months)
138
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 375.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#97 / 331
Top 29%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waitikiri Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (83.3%) and burglary (11.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waitikiri is 53.1792 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 97 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Aug 2025, Sep 2025, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in August 2025, September 2025, and June 2026.
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