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Hillsborough (Christchurch City) Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hillsborough (Christchurch City) is 42.6803 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 123 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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32 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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42.7
Regional rank #123 / 100 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 54.0%
    Theft accounts for 54.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 35.0%
    Burglary accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Hillsborough (Christchurch City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hillsborough (Christchurch City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Hillsborough (Christchurch City) ranks in the top 37 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hillsborough (Christchurch City)?

    The annual crime rate in Hillsborough (Christchurch City) is 42.6803 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hillsborough (Christchurch City)

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