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Port Hills Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Port Hills is 521.739 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, February 2022, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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521.7
Regional rank #18 / 36 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 72.3%
    Theft accounts for 72.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.1%
    Burglary accounts for 20.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.8%
    Assault accounts for 3.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Port Hills a safe suburb to live in?

    Port Hills ranks in the top 5 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Port Hills?

    The annual crime rate in Port Hills is 521.739 per 1,000 residents.

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