Lilybrook Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lilybrook is 27.8649 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 162 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2024, May 2024, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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39 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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27.9
Regional rank #162 / 80 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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11.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 46.2%
    Theft accounts for 46.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.6%
    Burglary accounts for 32.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 16.3%
    Assault accounts for 16.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Lilybrook a safe suburb to live in?

    Lilybrook ranks in the top 49 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lilybrook?

    The annual crime rate in Lilybrook is 27.8649 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lilybrook

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