Fairview
Timaru District•Canterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
93
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Crime rate
6.9 per 1,000
Population 1,599
Total crimes (past 12 months)
11
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 33.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#292 / 331
Bottom 12%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Fairview Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (54.5%), assault (18.2%), and burglary (18.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Fairview is 6.8793 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 292 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in September 2025, November 2025, and April 2026.
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