Kawakawa Bay-Orere
Safety Score (12-month average)
35
–
Crime rate
31.4 per 1,000
Population 1,974
Total crimes (past 12 months)
62
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 55.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#285 / 633
Top 45%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Kawakawa Bay-Orere Overview
Most common offences by count were burglary (40.3%), theft (38.7%), and assault (16.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Kawakawa Bay-Orere is 31.4083 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 285 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, April, and May 2026.
Kawakawa Bay-Orere crime statistics: common questions
Is Kawakawa Bay-Orere safe?
Kawakawa Bay-Orere recorded 62 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 31.4 per 1,000 residents across about 1,974 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 Kawakawa Bay-Orere?
The crime rate in Kawakawa Bay-Orere is 31.4 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 62 recorded offences across about 1,974 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 Kawakawa Bay-Orere?
The most common offence category in Kawakawa Bay-Orere is burglary, with 25 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 40% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (24).
Is crime going up or down in Kawakawa Bay-Orere?
Recorded offences in Kawakawa Bay-Orere have fallen 55.0% 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 Kawakawa Bay-Orere compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
Kawakawa Bay-Orere ranks 285 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 Kawakawa Bay-Orere only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Kawakawa Bay-Orere come from?
Figures for Kawakawa Bay-Orere, 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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