Glen Eden West
Safety Score (12-month average)
49
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Crime rate
29.1 per 1,000
Population 3,777
Total crimes (past 12 months)
110
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 47.8%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#301 / 633
Top 48%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Glen Eden West Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (59.1%), burglary (31.8%), and assault (7.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Glen Eden West is 29.1236 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 301 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Jun 2026, Jul 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, June, and July 2026.
Glen Eden West crime statistics: common questions
Is Glen Eden West safe?
Glen Eden West recorded 110 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 29.1 per 1,000 residents across about 3,777 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 Glen Eden West?
The crime rate in Glen Eden West is 29.1 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 110 recorded offences across about 3,777 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 Glen Eden West?
The most common offence category in Glen Eden West is theft, with 65 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 59% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (35).
Is crime going up or down in Glen Eden West?
Recorded offences in Glen Eden West have risen 47.8% 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 Glen Eden West compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
Glen Eden West ranks 301 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 Glen Eden West only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Glen Eden West come from?
Figures for Glen Eden West, 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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