Kaikōura
Kaikoura District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
37
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Crime rate
38.3 per 1,000
Population 2,298
Total crimes (past 12 months)
88
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 81.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#140 / 331
Top 42%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Kaikōura Overview
Crime Count
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100
Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (73.9%), burglary (11.4%), and assault (10.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Kaikōura is 38.2942 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 140 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in March, April, and May 2026.
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