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Belfast West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Belfast West is 106.394 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 51 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, November 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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14 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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106.4
Regional rank #51 / 203 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼12.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 79.3%
    Theft accounts for 79.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.3%
    Burglary accounts for 11.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.9%
    Assault accounts for 6.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Belfast West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Belfast West a safe suburb to live in?

    Belfast West ranks in the top 15 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 106.394 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Belfast West

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