New Windsor South
Safety Score (12-month average)
41
–
Crime rate
36.6 per 1,000
Population 1,968
Total crimes (past 12 months)
72
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 20.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#237 / 633
Top 37%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026New Windsor South Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (62.5%) and burglary (36.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in New Windsor South is 36.5854 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 237 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Mar 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, March 2026, and June 2026.
New Windsor South crime statistics: common questions
Is New Windsor South safe?
New Windsor South recorded 72 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 36.6 per 1,000 residents across about 1,968 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 New Windsor South?
The crime rate in New Windsor South is 36.6 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 72 recorded offences across about 1,968 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 New Windsor South?
The most common offence category in New Windsor South is theft, with 45 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 63% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (26).
Is crime going up or down in New Windsor South?
Recorded offences in New Windsor South have risen 20.0% 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 New Windsor South compare with other suburbs in Auckland?
New Windsor South ranks 237 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 New Windsor South only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for New Windsor South come from?
Figures for New Windsor South, 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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