Manurewa West

AucklandAuckland
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Safety Score (12-month average)

34

Crime rate

36.9 per 1,000

Population 2,928

Total crimes (past 12 months)

108

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 18.8%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#233 / 633

Top 37%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Manurewa West Overview

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Most common offences by count were burglary (44.4%), theft (41.7%), and assault (13.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Manurewa West is 36.8852 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 233 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Aug 2025, Mar 2026, Jun 2026.

Crime activity peaked in August 2025, March 2026, and June 2026.

Manurewa West crime statistics: common questions

Is Manurewa West safe?

Manurewa West recorded 108 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 36.9 per 1,000 residents across about 2,928 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 Manurewa West?

The crime rate in Manurewa West is 36.9 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 108 recorded offences across about 2,928 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 Manurewa West?

The most common offence category in Manurewa West is burglary, with 48 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 44% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (45).

Is crime going up or down in Manurewa West?

Recorded offences in Manurewa West have fallen 18.8% 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 Manurewa West compare with other suburbs in Auckland?

Manurewa West ranks 233 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 Manurewa West only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Manurewa West come from?

Figures for Manurewa 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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