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Branston Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Branston is 34.2131 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 146 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, September 2025, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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62 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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34.2
Regional rank #146 / 70 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 49.0%
    Theft accounts for 49.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Branston Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Branston a safe suburb to live in?

    Branston ranks in the top 44 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Branston?

    The annual crime rate in Branston is 34.2131 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Branston

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