Statistics from the Crime Snapshot show there were 21,459 crimes committed in Christchurch last year - 3132 less than the 24,591 in 2019. "A Metro Targeting Team has been introduced, predominantly focused on reducing burglaries. "There has also been increased resources dedicated to the Precision Targeting Team and the Offender Prevention Team, aimed at prevention activities with recidivist and high risk offenders." There were 9654 fewer thefts and 8033 fewer burglaries nationwide. Christchurch crime in 2020 compared to 2019:Assault2019: 17772020: 1895Sexual assault2019: 2372020: 222Abduction2019: 202020: 11Robbery2019: 2992020: 214Burglary2019: 70612020: 5609Theft2019: 15,1972020: 13,508Total crimes2019: 24,5912020: 21,459

Source: Otago Daily Times February 28, 2021 22:07 UTC