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Shirley East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Shirley East is 127.907 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 45 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, November 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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127.9
Regional rank #45 / 330 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲9.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 79.1%
    Theft accounts for 79.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.3%
    Burglary accounts for 10.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.4%
    Assault accounts for 9.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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Shirley East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Shirley East a safe suburb to live in?

    Shirley East ranks in the top 14 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Shirley East?

    The annual crime rate in Shirley East is 127.907 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Shirley East

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