Parnassus
Hurunui District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
60
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Crime rate
24.9 per 1,000
Population 1,407
Total crimes (past 12 months)
35
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 22.2%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#178 / 331
Bottom 46%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Parnassus Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (46.3%), burglary (34.1%), and assault (17.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Parnassus is 24.8756 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 178 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2021, May 2023, Sep 2023.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2021, May 2023, and September 2023.
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