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Lincoln South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lincoln South is 72.3684 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 76 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, December 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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18 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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72.4
Regional rank #76 / 99 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 48.0%
    Theft accounts for 48.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 31.0%
    Burglary accounts for 31.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.0%
    Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Lincoln South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Lincoln South a safe suburb to live in?

    Lincoln South ranks in the top 23 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lincoln South?

    The annual crime rate in Lincoln South is 72.3684 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lincoln South

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