Grey Lynn East Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Grey Lynn East is 182.379 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 54 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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7 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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182.4
Regional rank #54 / 325 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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6.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 79.7%
    Theft accounts for 79.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.2%
    Assault accounts for 9.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.6%
    Burglary accounts for 8.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.

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Grey Lynn East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Grey Lynn East a safe suburb to live in?

    Grey Lynn East ranks in the top 9 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Grey Lynn East?

    The annual crime rate in Grey Lynn East is 182.379 per 1,000 residents.

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