Westlake Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Westlake is 8.0872 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 550 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, February 2023, May 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 49.5%
  Theft accounts for 49.5 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 37.4%
  Burglary accounts for 37.4 percent of incidents.
• Assault 9.3%
  Assault accounts for 9.3 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.7%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Westlake a safe suburb to live in?

  Westlake 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 Westlake?

  The annual crime rate in Westlake is 8.0872 per 1,000 residents.

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