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Sockburn South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Sockburn South is 137.931 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 41 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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137.9
Regional rank #41 / 48 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 29.0%
    Theft accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Sockburn South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Sockburn South a safe suburb to live in?

    Sockburn South ranks in the top 12 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Sockburn South?

    The annual crime rate in Sockburn South is 137.931 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Sockburn South

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