Awatea South
Safety Score (12-month average)
100
–
Crime rate
0.0 per 1,000
Population 2,487
Total crimes (past 12 months)
0
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#312 / 331
Bottom 6%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Awatea South Overview
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Awatea South is 0 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 312 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in .
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Awatea South crime statistics: common questions
Is Awatea South safe?
Awatea South recorded 0 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents across about 2,487 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.
What is the crime rate in Awatea South?
The crime rate in Awatea South is 0.0 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 0 recorded offences across about 2,487 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.
Is crime going up or down in Awatea South?
Recorded offences in Awatea South have stayed level over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.
How does Awatea South compare with other suburbs in Canterbury Region?
Awatea South ranks 312 of 331 suburbs in Canterbury Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Awatea South only with other suburbs in Canterbury Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Awatea South come from?
Figures for Awatea South, Christchurch City come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.
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