Broomfield Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Broomfield is 41.8924 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 126 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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20 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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41.9
Regional rank #126 / 116 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 53.4%
    Theft accounts for 53.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 28.4%
    Burglary accounts for 28.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.9%
    Assault accounts for 12.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.

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Broomfield Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Broomfield a safe suburb to live in?

    Broomfield ranks in the top 38 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Broomfield?

    The annual crime rate in Broomfield is 41.8924 per 1,000 residents.

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