Spreydon South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Spreydon South is 102.723 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 56 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, February 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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14 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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102.7
Regional rank #56 / 249 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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4.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 80.7%
    Theft accounts for 80.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.6%
    Burglary accounts for 11.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.4%
    Assault accounts for 6.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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Spreydon South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Spreydon South a safe suburb to live in?

    Spreydon South ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Spreydon South?

    The annual crime rate in Spreydon South is 102.723 per 1,000 residents.

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