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Southbrook Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Southbrook is 261.194 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 23 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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261.2
Regional rank #23 / 210 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼23.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 83.3%
    Theft accounts for 83.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.5%
    Burglary accounts for 10.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.7%
    Assault accounts for 5.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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Southbrook Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Southbrook a safe suburb to live in?

    Southbrook ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Southbrook?

    The annual crime rate in Southbrook is 261.194 per 1,000 residents.

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