Karaka Lakes Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Karaka Lakes is 133.074 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 83 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, January 2023, May 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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133.1
Regional rank #83 / 410 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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19.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 85.5%
    Theft accounts for 85.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.1%
    Burglary accounts for 11.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.3%
    Assault accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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Karaka Lakes Demographics

2023 Census data

Loaded live from the API for this suburb.

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

FAQ

  • Is Karaka Lakes a safe suburb to live in?

    Karaka Lakes ranks in the top 13 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Karaka Lakes?

    The annual crime rate in Karaka Lakes is 133.074 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Karaka Lakes

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