Lyttelton Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lyttelton is 38.9484 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 139 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, September 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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45 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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38.9
Regional rank #139 / 120 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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39.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 55.0%
    Theft accounts for 55.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.8%
    Burglary accounts for 30.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.8%
    Assault accounts for 10.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.8%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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Lyttelton Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Lyttelton a safe suburb to live in?

    Lyttelton ranks in the top 42 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lyttelton?

    The annual crime rate in Lyttelton is 38.9484 per 1,000 residents.

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