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Broken Run Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Broken Run is 250.794 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 25 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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250.8
Regional rank #25 / 158 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 61.4%
    Theft accounts for 61.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 28.5%
    Burglary accounts for 28.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.2%
    Assault accounts for 8.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Broken Run Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Broken Run a safe suburb to live in?

    Broken Run ranks in the top 8 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Broken Run?

    The annual crime rate in Broken Run is 250.794 per 1,000 residents.

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