Shirley East Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Shirley East is 174.031 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 34 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, January 2023, July 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 82.6%
  Theft accounts for 82.6 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 10.2%
  Burglary accounts for 10.2 percent of incidents.
• Assault 5.5%
  Assault accounts for 5.5 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 0.9%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Shirley East a safe suburb to live in?

  Shirley East ranks in the top 10 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 174.031 per 1,000 residents.

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