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Sydenham West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Sydenham West is 85.5856 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 71 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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20 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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85.6
Regional rank #71 / 114 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲6.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 60.5%
    Theft accounts for 60.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.3%
    Burglary accounts for 33.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.3%
    Assault accounts for 5.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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Sydenham West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Sydenham West a safe suburb to live in?

    Sydenham West ranks in the top 21 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Sydenham West?

    The annual crime rate in Sydenham West is 85.5856 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Sydenham West

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