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Ashburton East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ashburton East is 18.7134 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 213 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, September 2022, July 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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80 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18.7
Regional rank #213 / 32 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼30%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 50.0%
    Theft accounts for 50.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 29.8%
    Burglary accounts for 29.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.5%
    Assault accounts for 15.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Ashburton East a safe suburb to live in?

    Ashburton East ranks in the top 64 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ashburton East?

    The annual crime rate in Ashburton East is 18.7134 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ashburton East

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