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Malvern Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Malvern is 48.5133 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 110 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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28 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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48.5
Regional rank #110 / 124 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼46.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 46.8%
    Theft accounts for 46.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 45.2%
    Burglary accounts for 45.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.3%
    Assault accounts for 7.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Malvern Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Malvern a safe suburb to live in?

    Malvern ranks in the top 33 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 48.5133 per 1,000 residents.

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