Māngere South East
Safety Score (12-month average)
47
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Crime rate
20.1 per 1,000
Population 3,678
Total crimes (past 12 months)
74
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 13.6%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#390 / 633
Bottom 38%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Māngere South East Overview
Most common offences by count were burglary (43.2%), theft (40.5%), and assault (8.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Māngere South East is 20.1196 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 390 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, May, and June 2026.
Māngere South East crime statistics: common questions
Is Māngere South East safe?
Māngere South East recorded 74 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 20.1 per 1,000 residents across about 3,678 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 Māngere South East?
The crime rate in Māngere South East is 20.1 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 74 recorded offences across about 3,678 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 Māngere South East?
The most common offence category in Māngere South East is burglary, with 32 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 43% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (30).
Is crime going up or down in Māngere South East?
Recorded offences in Māngere South East have risen 13.6% 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 Māngere South East compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
Māngere South East ranks 390 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 Māngere South East only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Māngere South East come from?
Figures for Māngere South 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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