Waimate East
Waimate District•Canterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
46
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Crime rate
41.1 per 1,000
Population 1,656
Total crimes (past 12 months)
68
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 45.5%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#130 / 331
Top 39%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waimate East Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (54.4%), burglary (25.0%), and assault (20.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waimate East is 41.0628 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 130 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Dec 2025, Jan 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, December 2025, and January 2026.
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