Is Torlesse a safe suburb to live in?

Torlesse ranks in the top 78 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Torlesse?

The annual crime rate in Torlesse is 11.0263 per 1,000 residents.

Torlesse Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Torlesse is 11.0263 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 259 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, December 2024, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

86 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

Regional rank #259 / 13 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼16.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 22.0%
Burglary accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 13.0%
Theft accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 5.0%
Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Torlesse a safe suburb to live in?

Torlesse ranks in the top 78 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Torlesse?

The annual crime rate in Torlesse is 11.0263 per 1,000 residents.