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Bishopdale South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bishopdale South is 92.2578 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 65 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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15 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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92.3
Regional rank #65 / 199 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲39.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 75.9%
    Theft accounts for 75.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.6%
    Burglary accounts for 17.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Bishopdale South Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Bishopdale South a safe suburb to live in?

    Bishopdale South ranks in the top 20 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 92.2578 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bishopdale South

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