1Christchurch City
Christchurch City, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in New Zealand · 6/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 23,477 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 422 | 100.7 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 2,620 | 625 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 13 | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 370 | 88.3 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 6,430 | 1,533.9 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 4,627 | 1,103.8 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 7,790 | 1,858.3 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 11,495 | 2,742.1 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 422 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 2,633 |
| Robbery | 370 |
| Theft and burglary | 30,342 |
Questions about crime in Christchurch City
- Is Christchurch City safe?
- Christchurch City: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Christchurch City?
- Christchurch City: Weighted crime: 23,477 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
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- Selwyn District 10/10
- Hurunui District 9/10
- Ashburton District 9/10
- Timaru District 8/10
- Grey District 6/10
- Mackenzie District 10/10
- Waimate District 10/10
