Malvern
Christchurch City•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
28
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Crime rate
48.5 per 1,000
Population 2,556
Total crimes (past 12 months)
124
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 46.8%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#110 / 331
Top 33%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Malvern Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (46.8%), burglary (45.2%), and assault (7.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Malvern is 48.5133 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 110 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Feb 2026, Mar 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, February 2026, and March 2026.
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