Gleniti South

Timaru DistrictCanterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

94

Crime rate

4.4 per 1,000

Population 2,496

Total crimes (past 12 months)

11

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 50.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#301 / 331

Bottom 9%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Gleniti South Overview

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Most common offences by count were theft (61.5%), burglary (30.8%), and assault (7.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Gleniti South is 4.4071 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 301 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Mar 2026, Apr 2026.

Crime activity peaked in February, March, and April 2026.

Gleniti South crime statistics: common questions

Is Gleniti South safe?

Gleniti South recorded 11 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents across about 2,496 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.

What is the crime rate in Gleniti South?

The crime rate in Gleniti South is 4.4 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 11 recorded offences across about 2,496 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.

What is the most common crime in Gleniti South?

The most common offence category in Gleniti South is theft, with 7 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 64% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (3).

Is crime going up or down in Gleniti South?

Recorded offences in Gleniti South have fallen 50.0% over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.

How does Gleniti South compare with other suburbs in Canterbury Region?

Gleniti South ranks 301 of 331 suburbs in Canterbury Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Gleniti South only with other suburbs in Canterbury Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Gleniti South come from?

Figures for Gleniti South, Timaru District come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.

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