Yaldhurst Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Yaldhurst is 8.98588 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 271 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, January 2024, September 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 62.0%
  Theft accounts for 62.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 32.0%
  Burglary accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 4.0%
  Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Yaldhurst a safe suburb to live in?

  Yaldhurst ranks in the top 82 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Yaldhurst?

  The annual crime rate in Yaldhurst is 8.98588 per 1,000 residents.

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