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Kelston South Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kelston South is 97.6039 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 94 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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13 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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97.6
Regional rank #94 / 277 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲12.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 75.1%
    Theft accounts for 75.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.5%
    Burglary accounts for 15.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.6%
    Assault accounts for 7.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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Kelston South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kelston South a safe suburb to live in?

    Kelston South ranks in the top 15 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kelston South?

    The annual crime rate in Kelston South is 97.6039 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kelston South

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