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Hornby South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hornby South is 40.9018 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 115 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, August 2022, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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46 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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40.9
Regional rank #115 / 127 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 62.3%
    Theft accounts for 62.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.1%
    Burglary accounts for 25.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.8%
    Assault accounts for 9.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
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Hornby South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hornby South a safe suburb to live in?

    Hornby South ranks in the top 35 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hornby South?

    The annual crime rate in Hornby South is 40.9018 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hornby South

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