Is Ashley Forest a safe suburb to live in?

Ashley Forest ranks in the top 89 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Ashley Forest?

The annual crime rate in Ashley Forest is 6.21891 per 1,000 residents.

Ashley Forest Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Ashley Forest is 6.21891 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 294 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, January 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

92 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

6.2

Regional rank #294 / 5 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲33.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 6.0%
Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 6.0%
Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 2.0%
Assault accounts for 2.0 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 Ashley Forest a safe suburb to live in?

Ashley Forest ranks in the top 89 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Ashley Forest?

The annual crime rate in Ashley Forest is 6.21891 per 1,000 residents.