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Fernside Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Fernside is 39.1722 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 138 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, February 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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40 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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39.2
Regional rank #138 / 53 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲7.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 32.0%
    Theft accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
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Fernside Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Fernside a safe suburb to live in?

    Fernside ranks in the top 42 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 39.1722 per 1,000 residents.

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