Phillipstown Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Phillipstown is 83.7004 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 72 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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10 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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83.7
Regional rank #72 / 342 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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18.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 44.7%
    Theft accounts for 44.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 39.8%
    Burglary accounts for 39.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.5%
    Assault accounts for 13.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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Phillipstown Demographics

2023 Census data

Loaded live from the API for this suburb.

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

FAQ

  • Is Phillipstown a safe suburb to live in?

    Phillipstown ranks in the top 22 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 83.7004 per 1,000 residents.

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