Twizel
Mackenzie District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
72
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Crime rate
14.3 per 1,000
Population 1,608
Total crimes (past 12 months)
23
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 45.5%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#225 / 331
Bottom 32%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Twizel Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were assault (39.1%), theft (39.1%), and burglary (21.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Twizel is 14.3035 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 225 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Feb 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, February, and April 2026.
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