Saint Heliers North

AucklandAuckland
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Safety Score (12-month average)

78

Crime rate

13.2 per 1,000

Population 3,780

Total crimes (past 12 months)

50

Trend (last 3 months)

▲ 30.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#488 / 633

Bottom 23%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Saint Heliers North Overview

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Most common offences by count were theft (62.0%), burglary (18.0%), and assault (14.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Saint Heliers North is 13.2275 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 488 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Apr 2026, May 2026.

Crime activity peaked in September 2025, April 2026, and May 2026.

Saint Heliers North crime statistics: common questions

Is Saint Heliers North safe?

Saint Heliers North recorded 50 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 13.2 per 1,000 residents across about 3,780 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 Saint Heliers North?

The crime rate in Saint Heliers North is 13.2 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 50 recorded offences across about 3,780 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 Saint Heliers North?

The most common offence category in Saint Heliers North is theft, with 31 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 62% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (9).

Is crime going up or down in Saint Heliers North?

Recorded offences in Saint Heliers North have risen 30.0% 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 Saint Heliers North compare with other suburbs in Auckland?

Saint Heliers North ranks 488 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 Saint Heliers North only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Saint Heliers North come from?

Figures for Saint Heliers North, 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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