Upper Hurunui
Hurunui District•Canterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
36
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Crime rate
30.6 per 1,000
Population 1,470
Total crimes (past 12 months)
45
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 57.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#157 / 331
Top 47%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Upper Hurunui Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (53.3%), theft (26.7%), and assault (11.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Upper Hurunui is 30.6122 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 157 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Dec 2025, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, December 2025, and June 2026.
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