Lancaster Park Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lancaster Park is 900 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 17 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, October 2023, May 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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900
Regional rank #17 / 189 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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30%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 56.1%
    Theft accounts for 56.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.6%
    Burglary accounts for 36.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.2%
    Assault accounts for 5.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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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 900 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lancaster Park

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