Waitākere Ranges South Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waitākere Ranges South is 19.5556 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 421 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, July 2022, December 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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40 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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19.6
Regional rank #421 / 22 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 66.0%
    Theft accounts for 66.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.0%
    Burglary accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Waitākere Ranges South a safe suburb to live in?

    Waitākere Ranges South ranks in the top 67 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waitākere Ranges South?

    The annual crime rate in Waitākere Ranges South is 19.5556 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waitākere Ranges South

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