Halkett

Selwyn DistrictCanterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

93

Crime rate

7.6 per 1,000

Population 1,701

Total crimes (past 12 months)

13

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 50.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#283 / 331

Bottom 15%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Halkett Overview

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Most common offences by count were theft (61.5%), burglary (30.8%), and assault (7.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Halkett is 7.6426 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 283 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026.

Crime activity peaked in October 2025, January 2026, and May 2026.

Halkett crime statistics: common questions

Is Halkett safe?

Halkett recorded 13 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents across about 1,701 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 Halkett?

The crime rate in Halkett is 7.6 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 13 recorded offences across about 1,701 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.

What is the most common crime in Halkett?

The most common offence category in Halkett is theft, with 8 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 62% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (4).

Is crime going up or down in Halkett?

Recorded offences in Halkett have fallen 50.0% 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 Halkett compare with other suburbs in Canterbury Region?

Halkett ranks 283 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 Halkett only with other suburbs in Canterbury Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Halkett come from?

Figures for Halkett, Selwyn District 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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