Is Bankside a safe suburb to live in?

Bankside ranks in the top 84 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Bankside?

The annual crime rate in Bankside is 7.90754 per 1,000 residents.

Bankside Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Bankside is 7.90754 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 279 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, April 2024, May 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

91 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

7.9

Regional rank #279 / 13 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 27.0%
Burglary accounts for 27.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 26.0%
Theft accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 2.0%
Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Bankside a safe suburb to live in?

Bankside ranks in the top 84 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Bankside?

The annual crime rate in Bankside is 7.90754 per 1,000 residents.