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Burnside West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Burnside West is 112.676 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 48 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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15 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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112.7
Regional rank #48 / 120 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲58.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 65.0%
    Theft accounts for 65.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.0%
    Burglary accounts for 30.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.5%
    Assault accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Burnside West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Burnside West a safe suburb to live in?

    Burnside West ranks in the top 15 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Burnside West?

    The annual crime rate in Burnside West is 112.676 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Burnside West

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