Leeston Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Leeston is 18.6418 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 214 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, December 2022, December 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 53.0%
  Theft accounts for 53.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 28.8%
  Burglary accounts for 28.8 percent of incidents.
• Assault 14.4%
  Assault accounts for 14.4 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.3%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Leeston a safe suburb to live in?

  Leeston ranks in the top 65 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Leeston?

  The annual crime rate in Leeston is 18.6418 per 1,000 residents.

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