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Governors Bay Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Governors Bay is 12.7315 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 236 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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55 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.7
Regional rank #236 / 11 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 5.0%
    Burglary accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 3.0%
    Theft accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Governors Bay Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Governors Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Governors Bay ranks in the top 71 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Governors Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Governors Bay is 12.7315 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Governors Bay

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