Avondale North East (Auckland)
Safety Score (12-month average)
36
–
Crime rate
42.6 per 1,000
Population 2,394
Total crimes (past 12 months)
102
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 40.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#198 / 633
Top 31%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Avondale North East (Auckland) Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (59.8%), burglary (23.5%), and assault (11.8%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Avondale North East (Auckland) is 42.6065 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 198 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Aug 2025, Dec 2025.
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Crime activity peaked in July, August, and December 2025.
Avondale North East (Auckland) crime statistics: common questions
Is Avondale North East (Auckland) safe?
Avondale North East (Auckland) recorded 102 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 42.6 per 1,000 residents across about 2,394 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 Avondale North East (Auckland)?
The crime rate in Avondale North East (Auckland) is 42.6 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 102 recorded offences across about 2,394 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 Avondale North East (Auckland)?
The most common offence category in Avondale North East (Auckland) is theft, with 61 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 60% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (24).
Is crime going up or down in Avondale North East (Auckland)?
Recorded offences in Avondale North East (Auckland) have risen 40.0% 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 Avondale North East (Auckland) compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
Avondale North East (Auckland) ranks 198 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 Avondale North East (Auckland) only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Avondale North East (Auckland) come from?
Figures for Avondale North East (Auckland), 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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