4Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 17,151 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 1,087 | 59.9 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 10,298 | 567.1 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 86 | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 1,626 | 89.5 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 18,199 | 1,002.1 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 10,806 | 595 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 33,385 | 1,838.4 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 24,046 | 1,324.1 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 1,087 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 10,384 |
| Robbery | 1,626 |
| Theft and burglary | 86,436 |
Questions about crime in Auckland
- Is Auckland safe?
- Auckland: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Auckland?
- Auckland: Weighted crime: 17,151 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Thames-Coromandel District 4/10
- Kaipara District 8/10
- Hauraki District 5/10
- Waikato District 7/10
- Whangarei District 2/10
- Hamilton City 1/10
- Matamata-Piako District 8/10
- Western Bay of Plenty District 8/10
