Herne Bay Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Herne Bay is 26.9581 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 331 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, March 2022, June 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 66.4%
  Theft accounts for 66.4 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 29.8%
  Burglary accounts for 29.8 percent of incidents.
• Assault 3.3%
  Assault accounts for 3.3 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 0.2%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.2%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Herne Bay a safe suburb to live in?

  Herne Bay ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Herne Bay?

  The annual crime rate in Herne Bay is 26.9581 per 1,000 residents.

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