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Prestons Park Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Prestons Park is 0.396825 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 313 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, December 2022, July 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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100 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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0.4
Regional rank #313 / 1 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼25%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 10.0%
    Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 2.0%
    Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Prestons Park a safe suburb to live in?

    Prestons Park ranks in the top 95 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 0.396825 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Prestons Park

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