Geraldine Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Geraldine is 17.7021 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 221 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, March 2023, May 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 56.6%
  Theft accounts for 56.6 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 23.4%
  Burglary accounts for 23.4 percent of incidents.
• Assault 12.7%
  Assault accounts for 12.7 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 5.4%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 5.4 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Geraldine a safe suburb to live in?

  Geraldine ranks in the top 67 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Geraldine?

  The annual crime rate in Geraldine is 17.7021 per 1,000 residents.

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