Rolleston South Central Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Rolleston South Central is 5.49666 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 297 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, January 2023, April 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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93 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5.5
Regional rank #297 / 14 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 29.0%
    Theft accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.0%
    Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Rolleston South Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Rolleston South Central ranks in the top 90 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Rolleston South Central?

    The annual crime rate in Rolleston South Central is 5.49666 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Rolleston South Central

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