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Pegasus Bay Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pegasus Bay is 44.6521 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 120 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, December 2025, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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34 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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44.7
Regional rank #120 / 43 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 22.0%
    Theft accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Pegasus Bay Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Pegasus Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Pegasus Bay ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Pegasus Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Pegasus Bay is 44.6521 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Pegasus Bay

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