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Sydenham Central Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Sydenham Central is 2102.56 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 9 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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2,102.6
Regional rank #9 / 492 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼39.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 79.7%
    Theft accounts for 79.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.8%
    Burglary accounts for 12.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.5%
    Assault accounts for 6.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Sydenham Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Sydenham Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Sydenham Central ranks in the top 3 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Sydenham Central?

    The annual crime rate in Sydenham Central is 2102.56 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Sydenham Central

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