Lancaster Park Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lancaster Park is 823.81 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 15 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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823.8
Regional rank #15 / 173 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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9.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 54.3%
    Theft accounts for 54.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 39.9%
    Burglary accounts for 39.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.6%
    Assault accounts for 4.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.

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Lancaster Park Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Lancaster Park a safe suburb to live in?

    Lancaster Park ranks in the top 5 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lancaster Park?

    The annual crime rate in Lancaster Park is 823.81 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lancaster Park

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