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Birkenhead West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Birkenhead West is 7.18686 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 560 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, July 2023, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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58 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.2
Regional rank #560 / 21 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 40.0%
    Theft accounts for 40.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Birkenhead West a safe suburb to live in?

    Birkenhead West ranks in the top 88 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 7.18686 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Birkenhead West

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