Leeston
Selwyn District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
81
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Crime rate
8.4 per 1,000
Population 2,253
Total crimes (past 12 months)
19
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 16.7%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#279 / 331
Bottom 16%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Leeston Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (36.8%), burglary (26.3%), and assault (21.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Leeston is 8.4332 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 279 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Feb 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, February 2026, and May 2026.
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