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Sovereign Palms Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Sovereign Palms is 11.5213 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 255 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, February 2023, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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85 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.5
Regional rank #255 / 44 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼25%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 45.9%
    Burglary accounts for 45.9 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 40.5%
    Theft accounts for 40.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.3%
    Assault accounts for 10.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Sovereign Palms a safe suburb to live in?

    Sovereign Palms ranks in the top 77 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Sovereign Palms?

    The annual crime rate in Sovereign Palms is 11.5213 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Sovereign Palms

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