West Harbour West

AucklandAuckland
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Safety Score (12-month average)

41

Crime rate

26.1 per 1,000

Population 4,212

Total crimes (past 12 months)

110

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 38.2%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#325 / 633

Bottom 49%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

West Harbour West Overview

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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft

Most common offences by count were burglary (45.5%), theft (45.5%), and assault (6.4%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in West Harbour West is 26.1159 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 325 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026.

Crime activity peaked in October 2025, January 2026, and May 2026.

West Harbour West crime statistics: common questions

Is West Harbour West safe?

West Harbour West recorded 110 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 26.1 per 1,000 residents across about 4,212 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 West Harbour West?

The crime rate in West Harbour West is 26.1 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 110 recorded offences across about 4,212 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 West Harbour West?

The most common offence category in West Harbour West is burglary, with 50 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 45% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (50).

Is crime going up or down in West Harbour West?

Recorded offences in West Harbour West have fallen 38.2% 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 West Harbour West compare with other suburbs in Auckland?

West Harbour West ranks 325 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 West Harbour West only with other suburbs in Auckland — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for West Harbour West come from?

Figures for West Harbour West, 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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