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Belfast East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Belfast East is 63.6663 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 83 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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38 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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63.7
Regional rank #83 / 174 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼13.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 65.5%
    Theft accounts for 65.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.5%
    Burglary accounts for 30.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.9%
    Assault accounts for 2.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Belfast East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Belfast East a safe suburb to live in?

    Belfast East ranks in the top 25 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 63.6663 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Belfast East

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