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Ilam South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ilam South is 41.5896 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 127 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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37 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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41.6
Regional rank #127 / 135 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲20%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 65.9%
    Theft accounts for 65.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.7%
    Burglary accounts for 26.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.4%
    Assault accounts for 4.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
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Ilam South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ilam South a safe suburb to live in?

    Ilam South ranks in the top 38 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ilam South?

    The annual crime rate in Ilam South is 41.5896 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ilam South

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