Ellerslie South
Safety Score (12-month average)
66
–
Crime rate
24.5 per 1,000
Population 2,409
Total crimes (past 12 months)
59
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 100.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#359 / 633
Bottom 43%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Ellerslie South Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (62.7%), burglary (23.7%), and assault (11.9%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Ellerslie South is 24.4915 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 359 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Jul 2026, Aug 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, July, and August 2026.
Ellerslie South crime statistics: common questions
Is Ellerslie South safe?
Ellerslie South recorded 59 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 24.5 per 1,000 residents across about 2,409 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 Ellerslie South?
The crime rate in Ellerslie South is 24.5 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 59 recorded offences across about 2,409 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 Ellerslie South?
The most common offence category in Ellerslie South is theft, with 37 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 63% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (14).
Is crime going up or down in Ellerslie South?
Recorded offences in Ellerslie South have risen 100.0% 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 Ellerslie South compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
Ellerslie South ranks 359 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 Ellerslie South only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Ellerslie South come from?
Figures for Ellerslie South, 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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