Ōtara Central Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōtara Central is 100.197 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 98 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, January 2023, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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8 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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100.2
Regional rank #98 / 254 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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8.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 58.0%
    Theft accounts for 58.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 19.5%
    Assault accounts for 19.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.9%
    Burglary accounts for 17.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Ōtara Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōtara Central 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 Ōtara Central?

    The annual crime rate in Ōtara Central is 100.197 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōtara Central

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