Henderson Lincoln South

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Safety Score (12-month average)

36

Crime rate

33.1 per 1,000

Population 3,177

Total crimes (past 12 months)

105

Trend (last 3 months)

▲ 61.9%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#267 / 633

Top 42%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Henderson Lincoln South Overview

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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft

Most common offences by count were theft (42.9%), burglary (30.5%), and assault (22.9%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Henderson Lincoln South is 33.05 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 267 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, May 2026, Jun 2026.

Crime activity peaked in November 2025, May 2026, and June 2026.

Henderson Lincoln South crime statistics: common questions

Is Henderson Lincoln South safe?

Henderson Lincoln South recorded 105 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 33.1 per 1,000 residents across about 3,177 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 Lincoln South?

The crime rate in Henderson Lincoln South is 33.1 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 105 recorded offences across about 3,177 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 Lincoln South?

The most common offence category in Henderson Lincoln South is theft, with 45 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 43% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (32).

Is crime going up or down in Henderson Lincoln South?

Recorded offences in Henderson Lincoln South have risen 61.9% 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 Lincoln South compare with other suburbs in Auckland?

Henderson Lincoln South ranks 267 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 Lincoln South only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Henderson Lincoln South come from?

Figures for Henderson Lincoln 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.