Crime in New Zealand: crime rates by suburb
New Zealand’s crime rate is 53.5 offences per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, from 265,609 offences recorded by New Zealand Police across 2,378 suburbs. That national figure is population-weighted — total offences divided by total residents, not an average of suburb rates.
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National snapshot
In the 12 months to August 2026, New Zealand’s rate was 53.5 per 1,000 people, across 2,378 suburbs.
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Use suburb-level data to explore which parts of New Zealand are the safest. Compare crime rates, year-on-year trends, and offence types across the country.
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Compare Home Security OptionsHow We Source NZ Crime Data
We aggregate data from New Zealand Police crime statistics and calculate rates per 1,000 residents using the latest population estimates. Suburb-level data is refreshed monthly.
Learn more about our methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in New Zealand?⌄
The national rate is 53.5 offences per 1,000 residents, from 265,609 recorded offences in the last 12 months. It varies widely by region and offence type.
How often is CrimeStats.co.nz updated?⌄
Monthly, using official police statistics and population updates.
Which suburbs are the safest?⌄
Use our map and suburb pages to compare safety by postcode or region.
Where does your data come from?⌄
New Zealand Police, government open data, and local population statistics.