Is Ben McLeod a safe suburb to live in?

Ben McLeod ranks in the top 58 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Ben McLeod?

The annual crime rate in Ben McLeod is 21.7391 per 1,000 residents.

Ben McLeod Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Ben McLeod is 21.7391 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 192 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, January 2023, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

64 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

21.7

Regional rank #192 / 3 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼20%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Theft 5.0%
Theft accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
Burglary 4.0%
Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 1.0%
Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Ben McLeod a safe suburb to live in?

Ben McLeod ranks in the top 58 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Ben McLeod?

The annual crime rate in Ben McLeod is 21.7391 per 1,000 residents.