Ben McLeod
Timaru District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
78
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Crime rate
21.7 per 1,000
Population 138
Total crimes (past 12 months)
3
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 100.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#191 / 331
Bottom 42%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Ben McLeod Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
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Most common offences by count were theft (75.0%) and assault (25.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Ben McLeod is 21.7391 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 191 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Jan 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025 and January 2026.
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