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Burnside Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Burnside is 62.6229 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 86 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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18 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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62.6
Regional rank #86 / 223 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲80.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 48.4%
    Theft accounts for 48.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 40.4%
    Burglary accounts for 40.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.2%
    Assault accounts for 7.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
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Burnside Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Burnside a safe suburb to live in?

    Burnside ranks in the top 26 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Burnside?

    The annual crime rate in Burnside is 62.6229 per 1,000 residents.

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