Glenbrook
Safety Score (12-month average)
90
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Crime rate
5.4 per 1,000
Population 2,784
Total crimes (past 12 months)
15
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 150.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#583 / 633
Bottom 8%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Glenbrook Overview
Most common offences by count were burglary (53.3%), theft (33.3%), and assault (13.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Glenbrook is 5.3879 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 583 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, April 2026, and June 2026.
Glenbrook crime statistics: common questions
Is Glenbrook safe?
Glenbrook recorded 15 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents across about 2,784 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 Glenbrook?
The crime rate in Glenbrook is 5.4 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 15 recorded offences across about 2,784 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 Glenbrook?
The most common offence category in Glenbrook is burglary, with 8 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 53% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (5).
Is crime going up or down in Glenbrook?
Recorded offences in Glenbrook have risen 150.0% 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 Glenbrook compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
Glenbrook ranks 583 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 Glenbrook only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Glenbrook come from?
Figures for Glenbrook, 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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