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Pegasus Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pegasus is 6.9552 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 291 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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83 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7
Regional rank #291 / 27 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼16.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Pegasus Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Pegasus a safe suburb to live in?

    Pegasus ranks in the top 88 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 6.9552 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Pegasus

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