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Ashley-Sefton Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ashley-Sefton is 14.4389 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 223 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, November 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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75 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14.4
Regional rank #223 / 35 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲120%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 17.0%
    Theft accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
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Ashley-Sefton Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Ashley-Sefton a safe suburb to live in?

    Ashley-Sefton ranks in the top 67 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ashley-Sefton?

    The annual crime rate in Ashley-Sefton is 14.4389 per 1,000 residents.

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