Hillsborough South (Auckland)
Safety Score (12-month average)
74
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Crime rate
13.9 per 1,000
Population 2,736
Total crimes (past 12 months)
38
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 225.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#475 / 633
Bottom 25%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Hillsborough South (Auckland) Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (55.3%), burglary (34.2%), and assault (7.9%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Hillsborough South (Auckland) is 13.8889 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 475 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Oct 2025, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in September 2025, October 2025, and April 2026.
Hillsborough South (Auckland) crime statistics: common questions
Is Hillsborough South (Auckland) safe?
Hillsborough South (Auckland) recorded 38 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 13.9 per 1,000 residents across about 2,736 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 Hillsborough South (Auckland)?
The crime rate in Hillsborough South (Auckland) is 13.9 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 38 recorded offences across about 2,736 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 Hillsborough South (Auckland)?
The most common offence category in Hillsborough South (Auckland) is theft, with 21 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 55% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (13).
Is crime going up or down in Hillsborough South (Auckland)?
Recorded offences in Hillsborough South (Auckland) have risen 225.0% 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 Hillsborough South (Auckland) compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
Hillsborough South (Auckland) ranks 475 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 Hillsborough South (Auckland) only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Hillsborough South (Auckland) come from?
Figures for Hillsborough South (Auckland), 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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