Banks Peninsula Eastern Bays Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Banks Peninsula Eastern Bays is 7.0922 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 285 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, October 2023, February 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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100 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.1
Regional rank #285 / 4 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 14.0%
    Burglary accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Banks Peninsula Eastern Bays a safe suburb to live in?

    Banks Peninsula Eastern Bays ranks in the top 86 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Banks Peninsula Eastern Bays?

    The annual crime rate in Banks Peninsula Eastern Bays is 7.0922 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Banks Peninsula Eastern Bays

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