Fernside Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Fernside is 26.6075 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 166 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, November 2024, May 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 43.4%
  Theft accounts for 43.4 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 38.9%
  Burglary accounts for 38.9 percent of incidents.
• Assault 14.2%
  Assault accounts for 14.2 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.8%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Fernside a safe suburb to live in?

  Fernside ranks in the top 50 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Fernside?

  The annual crime rate in Fernside is 26.6075 per 1,000 residents.

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