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Birkenhead West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Birkenhead West is 53.0459 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 164 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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28 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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53
Regional rank #164 / 155 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼17.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 78.7%
    Theft accounts for 78.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.6%
    Assault accounts for 11.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.1%
    Burglary accounts for 7.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Birkenhead West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Birkenhead West a safe suburb to live in?

    Birkenhead West ranks in the top 26 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Birkenhead West?

    The annual crime rate in Birkenhead West is 53.0459 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Birkenhead West

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