Birkenhead North West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Birkenhead North West is 12.5413 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 502 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, December 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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69 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.5
Regional rank #502 / 19 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.0%
    Burglary accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.

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Birkenhead North West Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Birkenhead North West a safe suburb to live in?

    Birkenhead North West ranks in the top 79 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Birkenhead North West?

    The annual crime rate in Birkenhead North West is 12.5413 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Birkenhead North West

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