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Beckenham Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Beckenham is 29.3367 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 160 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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61 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29.3
Regional rank #160 / 69 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼19%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 44.0%
    Theft accounts for 44.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.0%
    Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Beckenham Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Beckenham a safe suburb to live in?

    Beckenham ranks in the top 48 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Beckenham?

    The annual crime rate in Beckenham is 29.3367 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Beckenham

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