Buckland

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Safety Score (12-month average)

44

Crime rate

36.3 per 1,000

Population 1,212

Total crimes (past 12 months)

44

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 16.7%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#244 / 633

Top 39%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Buckland Overview

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Most common offences by count were burglary (57.4%), theft (34.0%), and assault (8.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Buckland is 36.3036 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 244 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Feb 2026, May 2026.

Crime activity peaked in October 2025, February 2026, and May 2026.

Buckland crime statistics: common questions

Is Buckland safe?

Buckland recorded 44 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 36.3 per 1,000 residents across about 1,212 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 Buckland?

The crime rate in Buckland is 36.3 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 44 recorded offences across about 1,212 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 Buckland?

The most common offence category in Buckland is burglary, with 27 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 61% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (13).

Is crime going up or down in Buckland?

Recorded offences in Buckland have fallen 16.7% 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 Buckland compare with other suburbs in Auckland?

Buckland ranks 244 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 Buckland only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Buckland come from?

Figures for Buckland, 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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