Manly West
Safety Score (12-month average)
57
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Crime rate
18.0 per 1,000
Population 2,337
Total crimes (past 12 months)
42
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 220.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#413 / 633
Bottom 35%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Manly West Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (45.2%), burglary (31.0%), and assault (14.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Manly West is 17.9718 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 413 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Apr 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in April, May, and June 2026.
Manly West crime statistics: common questions
Is Manly West safe?
Manly West recorded 42 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 18.0 per 1,000 residents across about 2,337 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 Manly West?
The crime rate in Manly West is 18.0 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 42 recorded offences across about 2,337 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 Manly West?
The most common offence category in Manly West is theft, with 19 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 45% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (13).
Is crime going up or down in Manly West?
Recorded offences in Manly West have risen 220.0% 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 Manly West compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
Manly West ranks 413 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 Manly West only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Manly West come from?
Figures for Manly West, 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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