Is Parnassus a safe suburb to live in?

Parnassus ranks in the top 54 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Parnassus?

The annual crime rate in Parnassus is 24.8756 per 1,000 residents.

Parnassus Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

Generates a printable report with charts & summary.

The annual total crime rate in Parnassus is 24.8756 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 178 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, May 2023, September 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

54 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

24.9

Regional rank #178 / 35 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲22.2%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Theft 45.1%
Theft accounts for 45.1 percent of incidents.
Burglary 37.7%
Burglary accounts for 37.7 percent of incidents.
Assault 14.8%
Assault accounts for 14.8 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 2.5%
Sexual Offences accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.

View full safety overview for Parnassus ›

FAQ

Is Parnassus a safe suburb to live in?

Parnassus ranks in the top 54 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Parnassus?

The annual crime rate in Parnassus is 24.8756 per 1,000 residents.