South Head
Auckland•Auckland
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
61
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Crime rate
15.4 per 1,000
Population 2,859
Total crimes (past 12 months)
44
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 9.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#453 / 633
Bottom 28%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026South Head Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (40.9%), theft (38.6%), and assault (13.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in South Head is 15.39 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 453 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Jan 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in December 2025, January 2026, and April 2026.
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