Southbridge Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Southbridge is 8.87813 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 272 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, February 2023, August 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 35.0%
  Burglary accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 34.0%
  Theft accounts for 34.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 11.0%
  Assault accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 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 Southbridge a safe suburb to live in?

  Southbridge ranks in the top 82 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Southbridge?

  The annual crime rate in Southbridge is 8.87813 per 1,000 residents.

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