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Ashburton Central Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ashburton Central is 1391.03 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 13 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, December 2023, April 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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1,391
Regional rank #13 / 217 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲43.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 75.8%
    Theft accounts for 75.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.8%
    Assault accounts for 12.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.2%
    Burglary accounts for 9.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Ashburton Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Ashburton Central ranks in the top 4 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ashburton Central?

    The annual crime rate in Ashburton Central is 1391.03 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ashburton Central

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