Temuka East
Timaru District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
61
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Crime rate
8.0 per 1,000
Population 2,367
Total crimes (past 12 months)
19
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 40.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#281 / 331
Bottom 15%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Temuka East Overview
Crime Count
No data
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20
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100
Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were assault (26.3%), burglary (26.3%), and theft (26.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Temuka East is 8.027 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 281 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Dec 2025, Feb 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, December 2025, and February 2026.
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