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Malvern Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Malvern is 34.0376 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 133 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, January 2023, May 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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44 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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34
Regional rank #133 / 87 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼40.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 51.8%
    Theft accounts for 51.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 39.9%
    Burglary accounts for 39.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.3%
    Assault accounts for 5.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Malvern a safe suburb to live in?

    Malvern ranks in the top 40 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Malvern?

    The annual crime rate in Malvern is 34.0376 per 1,000 residents.

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