Canterbury Crime Statistics & Demographics
Official police crime data, census demographics, and state housing statistics for the Canterbury region.
About Canterbury
Canterbury is located in the central east of the South Island, bordering Marlborough, West Coast, Otago. The region's main population centres include Christchurch, Timaru, Ashburton, Rangiora.
The region features notable topographic landmarks including Southern Alps, Banks Peninsula, Port Hills. Major water features in the area include Canterbury Plains, Waimakariri River, Rakaia River, Lake Tekapo.
Visitors and residents enjoy access to notable landmarks such as Aoraki/Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki, Christchurch Cathedral.
Canterbury is New Zealand's largest region, featuring expansive plains, the Southern Alps, and New Zealand's highest peak.
Canterbury Region Crime Statistics
Regional crime data for Canterbury
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Total Crime Incidents
Last year
Regional Population
2023 Census
Crime Rate
Per 100,000 people
Crime Categories
Types tracked
Crime Breakdown for Canterbury
Based on official NZ Police data
Crime Breakdown for Wellington
Based on official NZ Police data
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