Bankside

Selwyn District•Canterbury Region

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

Safety Score (12-month average)

91

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Crime rate

7.9 per 1,000

Population 1,644

Total crimes (past 12 months)

13

Trend (last 3 months)

▲ 50.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#279 / 331

Bottom 16%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Bankside Overview

Crime Count

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Burglary

Theft

Most common offences by count were theft (54.5%) and burglary (45.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Bankside is 7.90754 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 279 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2021, Apr 2024, May 2024.

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Crime activity peaked in December 2021, April 2024, and May 2024.

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