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Botany Downs West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Botany Downs West is 12.7758 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 497 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, February 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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68 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.8
Regional rank #497 / 44 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼23.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 19.0%
    Theft accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Botany Downs West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Botany Downs West a safe suburb to live in?

    Botany Downs 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 Botany Downs West?

    The annual crime rate in Botany Downs West is 12.7758 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Botany Downs West

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