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Birkenhead South Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Birkenhead South is 119.214 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 87 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, December 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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18 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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119.2
Regional rank #87 / 358 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲9.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 81.4%
    Theft accounts for 81.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.1%
    Burglary accounts for 12.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.4%
    Assault accounts for 5.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Birkenhead South a safe suburb to live in?

    Birkenhead South ranks in the top 14 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 119.214 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Birkenhead South

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