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Birkenhead South Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Birkenhead South is 13.32 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 482 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, October 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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75 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.3
Regional rank #482 / 40 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 19.0%
    Theft accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Birkenhead South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Birkenhead South a safe suburb to live in?

    Birkenhead South ranks in the top 76 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Birkenhead South?

    The annual crime rate in Birkenhead South is 13.32 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Birkenhead South

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