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Ōtāhuhu South West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōtāhuhu South West is 118.73 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 82 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, February 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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118.7
Regional rank #82 / 400 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼10.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 40.5%
    Theft accounts for 40.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 31.3%
    Burglary accounts for 31.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 24.5%
    Assault accounts for 24.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
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Ōtāhuhu South West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ōtāhuhu South West a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōtāhuhu South West 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 Ōtāhuhu South West?

    The annual crime rate in Ōtāhuhu South West is 118.73 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōtāhuhu South West

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