Pegasus Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Pegasus is 10.5616 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 263 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, September 2022, October 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 51.2%
  Theft accounts for 51.2 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 38.8%
  Burglary accounts for 38.8 percent of incidents.
• Assault 4.4%
  Assault accounts for 4.4 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.1%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.1 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.5%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Pegasus a safe suburb to live in?

  Pegasus ranks in the top 79 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Pegasus?

  The annual crime rate in Pegasus is 10.5616 per 1,000 residents.

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