Is Craigieburn a safe suburb to live in?

Craigieburn ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Craigieburn?

The annual crime rate in Craigieburn is 25.641 per 1,000 residents.

Craigieburn Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Craigieburn is 25.641 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 172 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, March 2022, June 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

20 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

25.6

Regional rank #172 / 5 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Theft 23.0%
Theft accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
Burglary 6.0%
Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 2.0%
Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Craigieburn a safe suburb to live in?

Craigieburn ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Craigieburn?

The annual crime rate in Craigieburn is 25.641 per 1,000 residents.