Waimate West
Waimate District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
67
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Crime rate
13.7 per 1,000
Population 1,311
Total crimes (past 12 months)
18
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#229 / 331
Bottom 31%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waimate West Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were assault (44.4%), burglary (33.3%), and theft (22.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waimate West is 13.73 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 229 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Mar 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, March 2026, and May 2026.
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