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Hornby Central Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hornby Central is 5731.71 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 4 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5,731.7
Regional rank #4 / 705 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲31%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 85.8%
    Theft accounts for 85.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.1%
    Burglary accounts for 10.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.4%
    Assault accounts for 3.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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Hornby Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hornby Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Hornby Central ranks in the top 1 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hornby Central?

    The annual crime rate in Hornby Central is 5731.71 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hornby Central

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