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Burwood South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Burwood South is 23.7489 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 181 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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47 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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23.7
Regional rank #181 / 84 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲28.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 38.0%
    Theft accounts for 38.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.0%
    Burglary accounts for 30.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.0%
    Assault accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Burwood South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Burwood South a safe suburb to live in?

    Burwood South ranks in the top 55 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Burwood South?

    The annual crime rate in Burwood South is 23.7489 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Burwood South

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