Is Banks Peninsula South a safe suburb to live in?

Banks Peninsula South ranks in the top 75 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Banks Peninsula South?

The annual crime rate in Banks Peninsula South is 12.6683 per 1,000 residents.

Banks Peninsula South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Banks Peninsula South is 12.6683 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 248 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, January 2023, June 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

65 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

12.7

Regional rank #248 / 16 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲16.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Theft 42.0%
Theft accounts for 42.0 percent of incidents.
Burglary 33.0%
Burglary accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 7.0%
Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 2.0%
Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Banks Peninsula South a safe suburb to live in?

Banks Peninsula South ranks in the top 75 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Banks Peninsula South?

The annual crime rate in Banks Peninsula South is 12.6683 per 1,000 residents.