Phillipstown Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Phillipstown is 72.4425 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 71 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, February 2023, March 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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72.4
Regional rank #71 / 296 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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2.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 48.0%
    Theft accounts for 48.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 37.1%
    Burglary accounts for 37.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.9%
    Assault accounts for 11.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Phillipstown a safe suburb to live in?

    Phillipstown ranks in the top 21 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Phillipstown?

    The annual crime rate in Phillipstown is 72.4425 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Phillipstown

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