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Forrest Hill West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Forrest Hill West is 15.6134 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 448 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, September 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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56 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.6
Regional rank #448 / 63 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼42.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 29.0%
    Burglary accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 28.0%
    Theft accounts for 28.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 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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Forrest Hill West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Forrest Hill West a safe suburb to live in?

    Forrest Hill West ranks in the top 71 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Forrest Hill West?

    The annual crime rate in Forrest Hill West is 15.6134 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Forrest Hill West

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