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Prestons Park Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Prestons Park is 92.4603 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 64 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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26 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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92.5
Regional rank #64 / 233 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼47.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 91.8%
    Theft accounts for 91.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.3%
    Burglary accounts for 7.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 0.9%
    Assault accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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Prestons Park Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Prestons Park a safe suburb to live in?

    Prestons Park ranks in the top 19 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Prestons Park?

    The annual crime rate in Prestons Park is 92.4603 per 1,000 residents.

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