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Bexley Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bexley is 26.4977 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 172 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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44 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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26.5
Regional rank #172 / 69 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲29.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 29.0%
    Theft accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 22.0%
    Burglary accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.0%
    Assault accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Bexley Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Bexley a safe suburb to live in?

    Bexley ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Bexley?

    The annual crime rate in Bexley is 26.4977 per 1,000 residents.

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