Henderson East
Safety Score (12-month average)
44
–
Crime rate
29.3 per 1,000
Population 4,473
Total crimes (past 12 months)
131
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 15.6%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#299 / 633
Top 47%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Henderson East Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (50.4%), burglary (35.1%), and assault (11.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Henderson East is 29.2868 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 299 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, May, and June 2026.
Henderson East crime statistics: common questions
Is Henderson East safe?
Henderson East recorded 131 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 29.3 per 1,000 residents across about 4,473 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 Henderson East?
The crime rate in Henderson East is 29.3 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 131 recorded offences across about 4,473 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 Henderson East?
The most common offence category in Henderson East is theft, with 66 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 50% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (46).
Is crime going up or down in Henderson East?
Recorded offences in Henderson East have risen 15.6% 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 Henderson East compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
Henderson East ranks 299 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 Henderson East only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Henderson East come from?
Figures for Henderson East, 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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