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Sydenham South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Sydenham South is 23.625 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 184 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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23.6
Regional rank #184 / 64 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼15%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 35.0%
    Theft accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 22.0%
    Burglary accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Sydenham South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Sydenham South a safe suburb to live in?

    Sydenham South ranks in the top 56 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Sydenham South?

    The annual crime rate in Sydenham South is 23.625 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Sydenham South

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