Marshland Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Marshland is 31.25 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 142 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2023, July 2023, March 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 56.0%
  Burglary accounts for 56.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 37.0%
  Theft accounts for 37.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 4.0%
  Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Marshland a safe suburb to live in?

  Marshland ranks in the top 43 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Marshland?

  The annual crime rate in Marshland is 31.25 per 1,000 residents.

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