Ōtara East Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōtara East is 24.3446 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 363 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, July 2023, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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39 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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24.3
Regional rank #363 / 91 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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41.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 44.6%
    Theft accounts for 44.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.7%
    Burglary accounts for 32.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 19.0%
    Assault accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Ōtara East a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōtara East ranks in the top 57 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ōtara East?

    The annual crime rate in Ōtara East is 24.3446 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōtara East

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