Army Bay
Safety Score (12-month average)
77
–
Crime rate
6.8 per 1,000
Population 1,473
Total crimes (past 12 months)
10
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#609 / 633
Bottom 4%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Army Bay Overview
Most common offences by count were sexual offences (30.0%), assault (20.0%), and burglary (20.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Army Bay is 6.7889 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 609 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Mar 2026, Aug 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, March 2026, and August 2026.
Army Bay crime statistics: common questions
Is Army Bay safe?
Army Bay recorded 10 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents across about 1,473 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 Army Bay?
The crime rate in Army Bay is 6.8 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 10 recorded offences across about 1,473 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 Army Bay?
The most common offence category in Army Bay is sexual offences, with 3 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 30% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is assault (2).
Is crime going up or down in Army Bay?
Recorded offences in Army Bay have stayed level 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 Army Bay compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
Army Bay ranks 609 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 Army Bay only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Army Bay come from?
Figures for Army Bay, 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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