Charing Cross
Selwyn District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
92
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Crime rate
13.5 per 1,000
Population 888
Total crimes (past 12 months)
12
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#232 / 331
Bottom 30%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Charing Cross Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (58.3%) and theft (41.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Charing Cross is 13.5135 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 232 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, November 2025, and January 2026.
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