Maungawhau Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Maungawhau is 52.8455 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 182 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, May 2022, October 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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29 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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52.8
Regional rank #182 / 143 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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10.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 76.2%
    Theft accounts for 76.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.4%
    Burglary accounts for 20.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.1%
    Assault accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 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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FAQ

  • Is Maungawhau a safe suburb to live in?

    Maungawhau ranks in the top 29 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Maungawhau?

    The annual crime rate in Maungawhau is 52.8455 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Maungawhau

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