Milford Central
Safety Score (12-month average)
24
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Crime rate
86.3 per 1,000
Population 1,911
Total crimes (past 12 months)
165
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 33.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#104 / 633
Top 16%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Milford Central Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (84.8%), burglary (8.5%), and assault (5.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Milford Central is 86.3422 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 104 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2026, Jun 2026, Jul 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in May, June, and July 2026.
Milford Central crime statistics: common questions
Is Milford Central safe?
Milford Central recorded 165 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 86.3 per 1,000 residents across about 1,911 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 Milford Central?
The crime rate in Milford Central is 86.3 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 165 recorded offences across about 1,911 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 Milford Central?
The most common offence category in Milford Central is theft, with 140 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 85% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (14).
Is crime going up or down in Milford Central?
Recorded offences in Milford Central have risen 33.3% 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 Milford Central compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
Milford Central ranks 104 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 Milford Central only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Milford Central come from?
Figures for Milford Central, 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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