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Belfast West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Belfast West is 99.0566 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 56 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, July 2023, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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19 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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99.1
Regional rank #56 / 189 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 82.3%
    Theft accounts for 82.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.4%
    Burglary accounts for 13.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.5%
    Assault accounts for 3.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Belfast West a safe suburb to live in?

    Belfast West ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Belfast West?

    The annual crime rate in Belfast West is 99.0566 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Belfast West

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