Is Ashburton Forks a safe suburb to live in?

Ashburton Forks ranks in the top 72 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Ashburton Forks?

The annual crime rate in Ashburton Forks is 13.9983 per 1,000 residents.

Ashburton Forks Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Ashburton Forks is 13.9983 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 239 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, October 2022, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

64 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

Regional rank #239 / 32 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲75%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 54.4%
Burglary accounts for 54.4 percent of incidents.
Theft 34.6%
Theft accounts for 34.6 percent of incidents.
Assault 8.1%
Assault accounts for 8.1 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 2.2%
Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Ashburton Forks a safe suburb to live in?

Ashburton Forks ranks in the top 72 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Ashburton Forks?

The annual crime rate in Ashburton Forks is 13.9983 per 1,000 residents.