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Beckenham Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Beckenham is 19.983 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 205 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2023, May 2023, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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74 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20
Regional rank #205 / 47 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼43.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 60.5%
    Theft accounts for 60.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.0%
    Burglary accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.2%
    Assault accounts for 4.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 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 Beckenham a safe suburb to live in?

    Beckenham ranks in the top 62 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 19.983 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Beckenham

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