Irwell
Selwyn District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
50
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Crime rate
21.9 per 1,000
Population 1,326
Total crimes (past 12 months)
29
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 125.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#190 / 331
Bottom 43%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Irwell Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (48.3%) and theft (41.4%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Irwell is 21.8703 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 190 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Aug 2025, Oct 2025, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in August 2025, October 2025, and June 2026.
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