Milford Central

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Safety Score (12-month average)

24

Crime rate

83.7 per 1,000

Population 1,911

Total crimes (past 12 months)

160

Trend (last 3 months)

▲ 117.2%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#106 / 633

Top 17%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Milford Central Overview

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Most common offences by count were theft (83.8%), assault (7.5%), and burglary (7.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Milford Central is 83.7258 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 106 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Aug 2025, May 2026, Jun 2026.

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

Milford Central crime statistics: common questions

Is Milford Central safe?

Milford Central recorded 160 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 83.7 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 83.7 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 160 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 134 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 84% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is assault (12).

Is crime going up or down in Milford Central?

Recorded offences in Milford Central have risen 117.2% 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 106 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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