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Ashburton West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ashburton West is 15.8228 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 229 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, November 2023, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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78 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.8
Regional rank #229 / 15 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 28.0%
    Theft accounts for 28.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Ashburton West a safe suburb to live in?

    Ashburton West ranks in the top 69 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ashburton West?

    The annual crime rate in Ashburton West is 15.8228 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ashburton West

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