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Sumner Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Sumner is 29.438 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 159 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, December 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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55 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29.4
Regional rank #159 / 99 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲106.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 61.0%
    Theft accounts for 61.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.0%
    Burglary accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Sumner Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Sumner a safe suburb to live in?

    Sumner ranks in the top 48 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Sumner?

    The annual crime rate in Sumner is 29.438 per 1,000 residents.

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