Crime in Auckland, New Zealand
Crime rates in Auckland, New Zealand
| Level of crime | 52.85 | Moderate | |
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | 70.48 | High | |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 50.55 | Moderate | |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 44.72 | Moderate | |
| Worries car stolen | 47.83 | Moderate | |
| Worries things from car stolen | 55.00 | Moderate | |
| Worries attacked | 45.73 | Moderate | |
| Worries being insulted | 48.55 | Moderate | |
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | 35.49 | Low | |
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | 60.06 | High | |
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 58.40 | Moderate | |
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 49.57 | Moderate | |
| Problem corruption and bribery | 28.70 | Low |
Safety in Auckland, New Zealand
| Safety walking alone during daylight | 69.11 | High | |
| Safety walking alone during night | 38.97 | Low |
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Last update: April 2024
These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 3 years.
If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high.
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| Crime in Whangarei | 98.49 miles |
| Crime in Tauranga | 126.40 miles |
| Crime in Rotorua | 141.68 miles |
| Crime in Taupo | 172.85 miles |
| Crime in New Plymouth | 223.66 miles |
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I wonder if N Z has deteriated in crime and cost of living expensive now?
I did some research online and came across the New Zealand Herald online paper and couldnt believe how much crime there was
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-crime-vintage-luxury-staff-elderly-woman-threatened-with-hammer-in-brazen-bag-robbery/TGZCGNPVXZAAJCGRHK3N6EDZBA/
such things like assaults burglary ram raids on shops so many crime
be carefull here please
I have travelled alot of the world but New Zealand is one of the worst, by sky tower i saw people aggressive and drunk maori people.
Take care when visiting this country guys there are alot of problems a saw there but media is quiet about it
I thought New Zealand was a rich country but i have seen it is not so rich and that many are struggling in new zealand and living with poverty,i ncan understand because price here is too much.
I was staying in auckland city and unfortunately my appartment got robbed everything taken . I agree with people when they say Mori cause a problems here so many drunk in city fighting taking drug behaving bad to woman like me. I love the rest of New Zealand is beutifull beople but not in city of Auckland
Social foundations;
Historically, Māori have not been communally integrated in family/whanāu and education. Whanāu issues were always handled privately, and Māori have a propensity for the arts (or trades, such as crafting, mechanics, and farming) rather than hard science or philosophy. As such, jobs employing Māori are often low grade, or minimum wage. Adding this to large family sizes, the strain on one set of parents creates an easy path for children and adults to seek relief in drugs and alcohol. On top of this, the Ministry for Children and Child Protective Services/Child, Youth and Family (CYFs) do not reguarly remove abused Māori children from the home and into foster or state care. These circumstances coupled with hopelessness and mental illness in Māori foster a strong enviroment for abuse and neglect, as children who have been seen by CYFs but not put into custody are at a greater danger. Combining these two factors (govt negligence and low quality of life) will lead anybody (Māori or otherwise) to a life of crime with very little encouragement.
There are now attempts at encouraging Māori youth into academic fields, but these attempts are most often thwarted by whanāu stigma, lack of resources, and political agendas that sour ambition and expectations.
If you look at the crime statistics for imprisoned Māori, you'll find at least a third are drug related. You'll also find of these imprisoned Māori, a disproportionate number are illiterate. There is no excuse for this as we have free public education, although Māori and not Māori alike are increasingly falling through the gaps.
I was born and raised in small town Nuhaka, to Māori parents. I went to a small school before moving to Auckland as a teenager, and I found the attitudes were of low expectation from the establishment (teachers, BoT, govt) and many, many political forces persuading you to neglect self reliance. These attitudes do not allow a child regardless of race, to find self worth or ambition. It's very insidious, and very much an uncomfortable topic for most people.
Northland, Auckland and the Bay of Plenty areas are the worst parts of the country for crime hands down.
Every week now there is at least one stabbing or shooting. Many weeks more than one. Most of them in the areas I mentioned.
New Zealand use to be a lot safer but since around 2016 the country has gone downhill and it is much more unsafe.
I have decided I am going to move out of Auckland to a safer part of the country because I no longer feel safe up this part of the country anymore. It is only a matter of time I happen to be somewhere in public where something like this happens.
I have travelled to many parts of the world and believe I have been to all western countries but extensively through Asia. I have lived in various parts of Indonesia over the past decade and can only share my experience.
Crime in New Zealand is very different to other parts of the world. In New Zealand my house was burgled multiple times, my car was broken into more often than I care to remember, and stolen twice. I have caught intruders on my property, and been assaulted in the process. I have had everthing from lawnmowers, bicycles, to garden hoses to pot plants stolen from various propertis I've owned.
On my last visit to New Zealand for my sons 21st birthday I spent two weeks travelling between Manguwhai, Auckland, Hamilton and Cooks Beach on the Coromandel. In that time I witnessed 5 seperate incidents of violence on both the street, a bar and a private house party. My reason for telling you this is I simply don't experience any of this in other parts of the world. Sure I was pickpocketed in Italy, and threatened with violence in China, but it's the regularity of it in New Zealand that makes it noticeable.
The other thing extremely noticeable is the police state like enforcement of road traffic. It is not uncommon in New Zealand to be constantly pulled over for anything from a random breath test to seat belt inspection, but try calling cop for a home burglary or a stolen vehicle and you're wasting your time.
I think my fellow New Zealanders kid themselves on how the rest of the world are getting on, and whilst the western world in general is becoming far more lawless, New Zealand takes the cake when it comes to theft and violent street crime in my experience.
I grew up in this country in the 40’s and 50’s when we had very little crime, and murders were rare and the trials of murderers were followed by everyone in the daily papers.
The big difference I can see is, in my early days most families did not have alot of money, they all lived within their means. And we were not envious of the few that had better finances than we did. We were all happy with our lot .
Now there are so many people who strive to keep up with their neighbors and make themselves appear better off than they really are. “Keeping up with the Jones" …
The government has removed the ability for goor parents to discipline their children, children are taught at school that they have rights, but schools neglect to teach them that rights have responsibility .
Until we have a government that is able to put some old fashioned values into the country our crime rate will continue to escalate to an even worse level.
That's my opinion anyway .
By the government. Shocking but True. You see their govtment is socialist. Ram raids happen all the time. Shootings gang related. People are attacked on the streets just going about their business. After buying groceries I was amazed at the cost. I decided to check cost of living rent houses unbelievably expensive. I won't be comming back will pass on my experience to my family and friends.
We are both 1st generation New Zealand born pacific islanders. I was born and raised on the North Shore of Auckland in the 70's.
Husband central Auckland.
Lived on the North Shore, Central, South and now Franklin Auckland, once was Waikato.
Both educated, well travelled, work "contribute to the taxes of NZ" and own properties. Very much like alot of other Pacifica and Maori families.
There was very little crime growing up in Auckland, however since covid, crime had definitely escalated.
With the arrival of the 501's and opportunist teaching a generation of drug and alcohol related children born in the 2000's a life of crime is easy to commit, without consequences in NZ. Easy money.
Unfortunately our present government has encouraged laziness and a entitlement behavior amongst NZ'rs by increasing "the dole" to a generous living allowance. This doesn't encourage this generation to aspire, dream, set goals for a better future.
There is no accountability held in many sectors. From government departments, businesses, police, education, medical, parental to criminals - hence the brain drain of many smart kiwis moving to Australia. Not necessarily safer, just better job conditions, education, medical, and a work life balance.
Maori - The treaty was signed many years ago, but yet the tax payers of today are still paying for crimes we never committed?
Collecting money from hardworking tax payers only creates division and animosity - underlining unspoken racism, borderline hatred. Harsh but unfortunately true.
Pacifica - youth crime throughout NZ caused by Maori/Pacifica is frightening and dangerous. I completely understand reading a lot of the comments.
But please know there are many Maori and Pacifica families who, like ourselves, throughout this beautiful country, work hard, alongside every other tax contributing kiwi.
Lots of comments, maybe more solutions from everyday hardworking kiwis.
Rather than forking out absorbident consultation fees leading to no where :)
For those abroad looking to travel to NZ, the country is beautiful, on a whole, the good majority of us are good people.
Stay away from Auckland central "emergency housing". The North Shore or East Auckland are safer places to stay. Visit the Haruki Islands - Waiheke. Avoid Hamilton and Rotorua "emergency housing".
Unfortunately the East Coast - is still suffering from the effects of the February cyclone.
Hawkes Bay and Napier lovely.
Wellington - Capital
South Island - Safer destination.
We are both 1st generation New Zealand born pacific islanders. I was born and raised on the North Shore of Auckland in the 70's.
Husband central Auckland.
Lived on the North Shore, Central, South and now Franklin Auckland, once was Waikato.
Both educated, well travelled, work "contribute to the taxes of NZ" and own properties. Very much like alot of other Pacifica and Maori families.
There was very little crime growing up in Auckland, however since covid, crime had definitely escalated.
With the arrival of the 501's and opportunist teaching a generation of drug and alcohol related children born in the 2000's a life of crime is easy to commit, without consequences in NZ. Easy money.
Unfortunately our present government has encouraged laziness and a entitlement behavior amongst NZ'rs by increasing "the dole" to a generous living allowance. This doesn't encourage this generation to aspire, dream, set goals for a better future.
There is no accountability held in many sectors. From government departments, businesses, police, education, medical, parental to criminals - hence the brain drain of many smart kiwis moving to Australia. Not necessarily safer, just better job conditions, education, medical, and a work life balance.
Maori - The treaty was signed many years ago, but yet the tax payers of today are still paying for crimes we never committed?
Collecting money from hardworking tax payers only creates division and animosity - underlining unspoken racism, borderline hatred.
Pacifica - youth crime throughout NZ caused by Maori/Pacifica is frightening and dangerous. I completely understand reading a lot of the comments.
But please know there are many Maori and Pacifica families who, like ourselves, throughout this beautiful country, work hard, alongside every other tax contributing kiwi.
Lots of comments, maybe more solutions from everyday hardworking kiwis.
Rather than forking out absorbident consultation fees leading to no where :)
What surprised me about New Zealand is that crime has definately increased ten fold, I am not sure the reasons why.I have been comming to New Zealand every second year since 2003, back in 2003 there was hardly any crime , I actually remember the country being one of the safest places in the world. I was shocked to see how things have changed here with regular fire arms incidents and regular Assaults and rapes etc,even recently of a girl being abducted from her own home and molested. Other incidents are stabbings etc, for a population of 5 million I find the statistics disturbing. I remember back in the 80s South Africa was like this then things just got much worse, I hope this does not happen in New Zealand
If cops cant catch an ex-prisoner attacking in prime CBD location with complete video footage and numerous CCTVs, it is absolutely evident that they are too busy with self welfare and not crime. Third world countries (as perceived) have a justice system. Not New Zealand. Soon Govt will announce Criminal welfare funds scheme when they run out of our tax money!
Short message BE A CRIMINAL AND LIVE A HAPPY LIFE IN NEW ZEALAND.
Homeless and beggars have sure increased.
Only problems I have had it with two people in a hostel and backpackers.
Onen was a player and started competing with me because he liked all the attention from women.
The other threatened to kill me and was prosecuted for it and is now in a psychiatric unit, he was a narcissist bully and like to threaten people..
Its very costly to live alone, but woth it if you can find a suitable place,
I now rent a cosy studio apartment on my own.
I have not been a victim of crime on the street.
Dont make eye contact, or general comments and you wont be challenged.
Carry bags in front of you.
- Racism is a big problem with Maori. If a Maori commits a transgression against you (e.g. backs into your car, knocks over your drink, their children pull the middle at you, they play the same song on repeat at full volume at 3am) then any sort of blame directed at them will generally result in them reminding you, that, they are “Tangata whenua” (Maori word for people of the land) and that, you should, f**k off and go back to your own country.
- Never walk down Queen street alone at night, a cesspool of human filth populate this stretch and may approach you, yell at you, cars full of primitive islanders may drive by and yell things out the window at you, Indians will hit on you and it’s very hard to shake them off.
- South Auckland is made up of mainly state houses, provided to uneducated, low intelligence people incapable of integrating into society, mainly Maori and Islanders. Very few social programs help these people because their low IQ hinders education, it is extremely racist to mention this, however, no eye brows are raised when the inhabitants call you a “honky” or “palangi”. As a result of this high human garage concentration, crime is very rampant in South Auckland.
- The only reason most people visit South Island is the abundance of “tinny houses” - state houses which discretely sell marijuana if you know which door/window to knock on.
- Gangs are a very prevalent in New Zealand. Due to the unforgiving nature of the criminal justice system, coupled with the lower intelligence of native peoples, joining a gang provides many people an escape from the demands of society and focus on working together to enrich their lives with proceeds of crime, namely, selling hard drugs.
- When a Maori/Islander attempts to communicate with you, if you struggle to comprehend what they are trying to say, NEVER respond with the word “WHAT”. Responding with “what” triggers an almost uncontrollable escalating melt down which has a high probability of resulting in serious injury to yourself via a frenzied assault. Your best course of action is to avoid eye-contact, concentrate on escape routes and attempt to distance yourself as quickly away from the situation.
- A sign of trouble while at the beach or park is the arrival or sighting of a “people mover” - these are usually vans or mini-vans (generally exceeding laws on window tinting) which disregard capacity and road safety regulations to transport large units of Islanders. Their presence increases the risk of crime and is greatly multiplied by multiple “people movers” parked together.
- Do not leave your car parked on the side of the road at night, you are at extreme risk of it being broken into or stolen. This has occurred 6 times to myself in different suburbs around Auckland.
- Police in Auckland are generally very good, if you approach them in a humble manner they will treat you very well.