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Belfast East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Belfast East is 64.764 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 79 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, June 2023, July 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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33 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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64.8
Regional rank #79 / 177 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼17%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 59.6%
    Theft accounts for 59.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 34.3%
    Burglary accounts for 34.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.5%
    Assault accounts for 4.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Belfast East a safe suburb to live in?

    Belfast East ranks in the top 24 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Belfast East?

    The annual crime rate in Belfast East is 64.764 per 1,000 residents.

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