Rangitata

Timaru DistrictCanterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

51

Crime rate

13.4 per 1,000

Population 1,641

Total crimes (past 12 months)

22

Trend (last 3 months)

▲ 60.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#234 / 331

Bottom 29%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Rangitata Overview

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Most common offences by count were burglary (54.5%), theft (22.7%), and assault (13.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Rangitata is 13.4065 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 234 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.

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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, April 2026, and June 2026.

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