Ashburton Lakes Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ashburton Lakes is 104.167 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 50 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, April 2023, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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19 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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104.2
Regional rank #50 / 10 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 18.0%
    Theft accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.0%
    Burglary accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Ashburton Lakes a safe suburb to live in?

    Ashburton Lakes ranks in the top 15 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ashburton Lakes?

    The annual crime rate in Ashburton Lakes is 104.167 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ashburton Lakes

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