Waitākere Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Waitākere is 7.79076 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 553 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, November 2022, December 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 32.0%
  Theft accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 29.0%
  Burglary accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 8.0%
  Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Waitākere a safe suburb to live in?

  Waitākere ranks in the top 87 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Waitākere?

  The annual crime rate in Waitākere is 7.79076 per 1,000 residents.

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