Lyalldale
Waimate District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
78
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Crime rate
12.2 per 1,000
Population 657
Total crimes (past 12 months)
8
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#242 / 331
Bottom 27%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Lyalldale Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (40.0%), theft (30.0%), and assault (20.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Lyalldale is 12.1766 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 242 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, April, and May 2026.
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