Aorere Central

Auckland•Auckland
Police data to:

Safety Score (12-month average)

27

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Crime rate

32.3 per 1,000

Population 2,169

Total crimes (past 12 months)

70

Trend (last 3 months)

▲ 27.8%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#277 / 633

Top 44%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Police data to August 2026

Aorere Central Overview

Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft

Most common offences by count were burglary (32.9%), theft (31.4%), and assault (30.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Aorere Central is 32.2729 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 277 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2026, Jun 2026, Jul 2026.

Crime activity peaked in May, June, and July 2026.

Aorere Central crime statistics: common questions

Is Aorere Central safe?

Aorere Central recorded 70 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 32.3 per 1,000 residents across about 2,169 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.

What is the crime rate in Aorere Central?

The crime rate in Aorere Central is 32.3 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 70 recorded offences across about 2,169 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.

What is the most common crime in Aorere Central?

The most common offence category in Aorere Central is burglary, with 23 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 33% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (22).

Is crime going up or down in Aorere Central?

Recorded offences in Aorere Central have risen 27.8% over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.

How does Aorere Central compare with other suburbs in Auckland?

Aorere Central ranks 277 of 633 suburbs in Auckland by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Aorere Central only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Aorere Central come from?

Figures for Aorere Central, Auckland come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.

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