Revealed: Small rise in number of victims of violent crime, much steeper rise in Canterbury

Revealed: Small rise in number of victims of violent crime, much steeper rise in Canterbury

PremiumHome / New Zealand / PoliticsDerek ChengSenior Writer·NZ Herald·16 Aug, 2026 09:00 PM6 mins to read‌National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson debate move-on orders on Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYThere were an estimated 3000 more victims of violent crime for the year to February compared to the previous quarter, the first increase in almost two years. This was a 2% increase compared to the year to October 2025, but in Canterbury the increase was 19%, while in Wellington there AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.

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