Akaroa
Christchurch City•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
53
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Crime rate
27.8 per 1,000
Population 612
Total crimes (past 12 months)
17
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 57.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#165 / 331
Top 50%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Akaroa Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
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Most common offences by count were burglary (45.0%), theft (35.0%), and assault (20.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Akaroa is 27.7778 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 165 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Feb 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, February, and April 2026.
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