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Penrose Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Penrose is 202.595 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 47 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, November 2025, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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9 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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202.6
Regional rank #47 / 203 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼3.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 53.7%
    Theft accounts for 53.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.0%
    Burglary accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.3%
    Assault accounts for 12.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.5%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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Penrose Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Penrose a safe suburb to live in?

    Penrose ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Penrose?

    The annual crime rate in Penrose is 202.595 per 1,000 residents.

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