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Bishopdale South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bishopdale South is 69.0774 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 75 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, May 2023, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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15 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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69.1
Regional rank #75 / 149 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼43.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.9%
    Theft accounts for 65.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.3%
    Burglary accounts for 25.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.6%
    Assault accounts for 5.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Bishopdale South a safe suburb to live in?

    Bishopdale South ranks in the top 23 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Bishopdale South?

    The annual crime rate in Bishopdale South is 69.0774 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bishopdale South

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