Stanmore Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Stanmore is 30.479 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 150 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, September 2023, August 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 52.8%
  Theft accounts for 52.8 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 38.7%
  Burglary accounts for 38.7 percent of incidents.
• Assault 5.5%
  Assault accounts for 5.5 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.1%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 0.4%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Stanmore a safe suburb to live in?

  Stanmore ranks in the top 45 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Stanmore?

  The annual crime rate in Stanmore is 30.479 per 1,000 residents.

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