2025 Top 10 Burglary Hotspots in Canterbury

Are Canterbury Burglary Patterns Changing?

As we move further into 2026, we’ve reviewed the latest burglary data to see how Canterbury has tracked over the past year and what that may mean for property security in the months ahead.

In earlier articles, we looked at national and regional crime trends across New Zealand. This time, we’re narrowing the focus to Canterbury, looking at recent burglary activity, longer-term patterns, and the areas recording the highest number of incidents.

Our goal is simple: to understand whether burglary patterns are shifting, highlight areas with higher burglary activity, and help property owners think about practical ways to improve security.

Before we begin, we want to emphasise the following point.

We understand that statistics can seem distant when you’ve been directly impacted by crime. No number can truly encapsulate the fear, loss, and upheaval experienced by victims. Our aim in sharing this data is not to diminish these experiences but to shed light on broader trends. Every crime is a personal tragedy, and we remain committed to working towards a safer New Zealand where everyone feels secure in their homes and communities. It is encouraging to see a decline in certain crime categories, but we recognise that there is still much work to be done.

Data Sources: New Zealand Police Data Source - Victimisations (police stations) and Victimisation Time and Place.

Index

📊 Monthly Burglary Trends (2025–2026)

📉 Long-Term Canterbury Burglary Trends (2015–2025)

📍 Top 10 Burglary Locations (2025–2026)

🛡️ What This Means for Property Security

🗺️ Full Canterbury Area Breakdown

1. Monthly Burglary Trends (Jan 2025 – Jan 2026)

The table below shows burglary occurrences in the Canterbury region over the past 13 months.

Observations

The monthly figures suggest that burglary levels in Canterbury remained fairly steady across the year, with normal month-to-month variation rather than any major spike.

There appears to be some seasonal fluctuation, with higher totals around January, March, October, November, and December, and lower activity through the middle of the year, especially in June. Overall, however, the pattern looks relatively stable.

2. Long-Term Canterbury Burglary Trends (2015–2025)

Looking at a longer timeframe helps put the recent figures into context.

Key takeaways

• Burglary totals were highest in 2019, with another elevated period across 2018, 2022, and 2023.

• Over the full period, burglary in Canterbury has remained persistent, although recent annual totals are lower than the peak years.

• Residential properties make up a large share of burglary incidents, averaging around 72% across the 2015–2025 period.

This is one of the clearest takeaways from the Canterbury data. Residential burglary forms the majority of recorded incidents, which reinforces the importance of practical home security and strengthening common entry points.

While the overall trend has not worsened dramatically in recent years, burglary remains a real and ongoing issue across Canterbury, especially for homes and residential properties.

3. Top 10 Burglary Locations (Jan 2025 – Jan 2026)

The following areas recorded the highest number of burglaries during the latest 12-month period.

Observations

Many of the highest-occurrence areas are located within central Christchurch, mixed-use urban zones, or busy residential-commercial corridors. These places often combine heavier foot traffic, more properties, easier access routes, and a greater mix of residential and commercial sites.

At the same time, burglary is spread across many Canterbury suburbs and towns, not just a few central hotspots.

• Higher-risk areas exist, but many other suburbs still record regular burglary activity.

• Inner-city and dense urban areas stand out more clearly in Canterbury’s top 10 data.

• Practical security upgrades can still make sense well beyond the top 10 areas.

For other areas, please see the chart at the end of this article.

4. What This Means for Property Security

The latest figures suggest that burglary levels in Canterbury are not surging dramatically, which is encouraging. At the same time, burglary remains present across many suburbs and towns, and residential properties continue to make up a large share of incidents. In other words, the data does not suggest panic. It does suggest that practical prevention still matters. At DIY Xpanda, we focus on practical physical security. Our products are designed to act as a visible deterrent, a first line of defence, and a way to strengthen vulnerable entry points without the cost and delay of custom security systems. For homes, rentals, and small businesses, visible security products such as:

• Window Security Bars
• Security Gates
• Removable Bollards

can help improve protection and discourage opportunistic intruders. Good security is often about layering — combining physical barriers with alarms, cameras, and better access control to make forced entry harder and less attractive. DIY Xpanda products are designed to be simple to install, ready to ship, and suitable for common door and window sizes, helping property owners take action faster. For customers who need a more tailored solution, Xpanda Security can also assist with custom-made products and professional installation. If you’re in Canterbury or elsewhere in New Zealand, we can help you find a practical security option that suits your property, budget, and level of risk.

5. Full Canterbury Area Breakdown

The table below shows burglary occurrences by Canterbury area for the same period, listed in alphabetical order.

This wider view is useful because it shows that burglary is not limited to a small number of hotspots. Some areas record much higher totals than others, but burglary activity is spread across a wide range of Canterbury suburbs, towns, and districts.

Thank you for reading, and stay safe!

Areas	Occurrence
Addington	90
Aidanfield	18
Akaroa Harbour	9
Akaroa	8
Allenton East	20
Allenton West	6
Amberley	22
Amuri	6
Aorangi	81
Aranui	85
Ashburton Central East	22
Ashburton Central West	28
Ashburton East	6
Ashburton North	2
Ashley Gorge	6
Ashley	7
Aviemore	5
Avon Loop	159
Avondale	29
Avonhead West	13
Avonhead	30
Avonside	89
Banks Peninsula Eastern Bays	5
Barrington North	85
Barrington South	30
Beckenham	19
Belfast South	29
Belfast	90
Bexley	30
Bishopdale North	57
Bishopdale	46
Bromley	57
Broomfield	34
Bryndwr	40
Burnside	32
Burwood	9
Casebrook	75
Cashmere East	29
Cashmere West	45
Cathedral Square	215
Chertsey	19
Cheviot	3
Clarkville	18
Coldstream	15
Courtenay	3
Culverden	2
Cust	3
Dallington	30
Darfield	10
Deans Bush	25
Diamond Harbour	5
Dunsandel	7
Duntroon	1
Edgeware	69
Ensors	130
Eyrewell	7
Fairlie	1
Fairton	14
Fairview-Scarborough	4
Fendalton	53
Fernside	15
Ferrymead	66
Fraser Park	9
Geraldine	6
Gleniti	2
Glenwood	10
Governors Bay	3
Hagley Park	55
Halswell Domain	9
Halswell South	15
Halswell West	38
Hampstead	21
Hanmer Springs	8
Harewood	56
Hawthornden	21
Heathcote Valley	19
Hendersons Basin	25
Highfield Park	25
Highfield	15
Hillmorton	39
Hinds	26
Holmwood	38
Hoon Hay South	7
Hoon Hay	23
Hornby North	94
Hornby South	56
Hurunui	35
Ilam	47
Inland Water-Lake Ohau	1
Islington	67
Jellie Park	76
Kaiapoi East	4
Kaiapoi North East	21
Kaiapoi North West	21
Kaiapoi South	40
Kaiapoi West	8
Kaikoura Rural	13
Kaikoura Township	7
Kennedys Bush	6
Kingsbury	14
Kirwee	29
Kurow	1
Lake Tekapo	2
Leeston	6
Lehmans	22
Leithfield	19
Levels	18
Lincoln	40
Linwood East	126
Linwood North	58
Linwood	167
Little River	8
Loburn	7
Lyttelton	41
Mackenzie	10
Mairaki	3
Mairehau North	28
Mairehau	31
Malvern	27
Mandeville	37
Mansfield	11
Maori Park	5
Marchwiel	32
Mcleans Island	10
Merivale	45
Merrin	23
Methven	16
Middleton	95
Mona Vale	59
Moncks Bay	27
Mt Cook	2
Mt Pleasant	20
Mt Somers	15
Netherby	13
New Brighton	47
North Beach	57
Northcote	65
Oaklands East	34
Oaklands West	11
Ohoka	10
Okuku	3
Omarama	1
Opawa	89
Orari	29
Otematata	1
Otipua Creek-Washdyke Flat	4
Oxford	12
Papanui	40
Paparua	11
Pareora	4
Parklands	48
Parkside	15
Parnassus	10
Pegasus	10
Phillipstown	170
Pines-Kairaki Beach	2
Plains Railway	2
Pleasant Point	9
Port Levy	1
Prebbleton	22
Prestons	42
Rakaia	9
Rangiora Central	13
Rangiora East	46
Rangiora North	53
Rangiora West	11
Rapaki Track	37
Ravenswood	15
Rawhiti	74
Redwood North	28
Redwood South	40
Riccarton South	53
Riccarton West	93
Riccarton	141
Richmond North	47
Richmond South	90
Rolleston Central	16
Rolleston North East	21
Rolleston North West	11
Rolleston South East	60
Rolleston South West	10
Russley	73
Rutland	74
Sawyers Arms	95
Seaview	42
Sefton	4
Selwyn-Rakaia	29
Shirley East	80
Shirley West	79
Silverstream	13
Sockburn	121
Somerfield	43
South Brighton	52
Southbridge	3
Southbrook	17
Spreydon	95
Springston	30
St Albans East	69
St Albans West	41
St Andrews	8
St Martins	64
Strowan	53
Styx Mill	54
Styx	54
Sumner	25
Sydenham	185
Taitapu	4
Templeton	9
Temuka	15
Timaru Gardens	20
Tinwald	20
Travis Wetland	41
Travis	21
Trents-Ladbrooks	24
Tuahiwi	13
Twizel Community	8
Upper Riccarton	96
Waihao	35
Waikuku	2
Waimairi Beach	28
Waimataitai	7
Waimate	29
Wainoni	43
Wairarapa	52
Waltham	56
Washdyke	14
Watlington	17
West Eyreton	19
West Melton	88
Westburn	33
Westhaven	7
Westmorland	9
Wharenui	44
Wigram	121
Winchester	2
Woodend Beach	8
Woodend	22
Woolston South	85
Woolston West	79
Yaldhurst	51