Safety in Canterbury

Canterbury in South East scores 50/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

15,068

Rate per 1,000

136.9

1-year trend

-0.5%

3-year trend

+7.2%

5-year trend

-1.2%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

133

Per 1,000 residents

1.2

Data last updated: 15 August 2026