Fairlie
Mackenzie District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
83
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Crime rate
16.8 per 1,000
Population 894
Total crimes (past 12 months)
15
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 166.7%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#212 / 331
Bottom 36%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Fairlie Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (66.7%), assault (20.0%), and burglary (13.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Fairlie is 16.7785 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 212 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, April, and May 2026.
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