Darfield Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Darfield is 14.2239 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 237 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, August 2023, January 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 54.9%
  Theft accounts for 54.9 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 32.1%
  Burglary accounts for 32.1 percent of incidents.
• Assault 8.7%
  Assault accounts for 8.7 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.7%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.5%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Darfield a safe suburb to live in?

  Darfield ranks in the top 72 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Darfield?

  The annual crime rate in Darfield is 14.2239 per 1,000 residents.

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