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Ponsonby West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ponsonby West is 82.2755 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 120 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, December 2023, October 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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21 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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82.3
Regional rank #120 / 175 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲41%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 77.6%
    Theft accounts for 77.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.3%
    Burglary accounts for 18.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.3%
    Assault accounts for 3.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Ponsonby West a safe suburb to live in?

    Ponsonby West ranks in the top 19 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ponsonby West?

    The annual crime rate in Ponsonby West is 82.2755 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ponsonby West

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