Hoon Hay East
Safety Score (12-month average)
48
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Crime rate
48.1 per 1,000
Population 3,264
Total crimes (past 12 months)
157
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 23.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#112 / 331
Top 34%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Hoon Hay East Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (73.2%), burglary (19.1%), and assault (7.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Hoon Hay East is 48.1005 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 112 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, May 2026, and June 2026.
Hoon Hay East crime statistics: common questions
Is Hoon Hay East safe?
Hoon Hay East recorded 157 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 48.1 per 1,000 residents across about 3,264 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 Hoon Hay East?
The crime rate in Hoon Hay East is 48.1 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 157 recorded offences across about 3,264 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 Hoon Hay East?
The most common offence category in Hoon Hay East is theft, with 115 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 73% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (30).
Is crime going up or down in Hoon Hay East?
Recorded offences in Hoon Hay East have risen 23.1% 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 Hoon Hay East compare with other suburbs in Canterbury Region?
Hoon Hay East ranks 112 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 Hoon Hay East only with other suburbs in Canterbury Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Hoon Hay East come from?
Figures for Hoon Hay East, 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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