Ashburton West
Ashburton District•Canterbury Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
83
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Crime rate
17.9 per 1,000
Population 948
Total crimes (past 12 months)
17
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 33.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#207 / 331
Bottom 37%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Ashburton West Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (47.1%), burglary (29.4%), and assault (23.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Ashburton West is 17.9325 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 207 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, May 2026, and June 2026.
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