New Zealand Crime Statistics by Suburb
Browse crime data for all 2,378 suburbs across New Zealand. Search by name, filter by region, or explore the map to find detailed crime statistics for any area.
National Overview
In the 12 months to August 2026, New Zealand's national crime rate was 53.5 incidents per 1,000 people across 2,378 suburbs.
National Average
Safest Suburb
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Total Suburbs
Browse by Region
Select a region to view all suburbs and their crime statistics.
Area Outside Region
Other classified areas
Auckland
New Zealand's largest urban area
Bay of Plenty Region
Canterbury Region
Gisborne Region
Hawke's Bay Region
ManawatΕ«-Whanganui Region
Marlborough Region
Nelson Region
Northland Region
Otago Region
Southland Region
Taranaki Region
Tasman Region
Waikato Region
Wellington Region
West Coast Region
Popular Suburbs
Quick access to New Zealand's most viewed suburbs and their crime statistics.
Palmerston North Central
ManawatΕ«-Whanganui Region
Manukau Central
Auckland
Queen Street
Auckland
WhangΔrei Central
Northland Region
Rotorua Central
Bay of Plenty Region
Henderson Central
Auckland
New Lynn Central
Auckland
Napier Central
Hawke's Bay Region
Te Rapa South
Waikato Region
Hamilton Central
Waikato Region
Wellington Central
Wellington Region
Papakura Central
Auckland
Newmarket
Auckland
Westgate Central
Auckland
Hastings Central
Hawke's Bay Region
Hutt Central North
Wellington Region
Explore Crime Data
Additional tools and resources to help you understand crime statistics across New Zealand.
View Crime Map
Interactive map showing crime rates across all suburbs
Open map βCompare Suburbs
Side-by-side comparison of up to 3 suburbs
Start comparing βNational Overview
New Zealand-wide crime statistics and trends
See insights βMethodology
How we calculate and present crime statistics
Learn more βSafest Suburbs Rankings
Top-ranked suburbs by safety score
View rankings βSafety Guides
Expert advice on suburb safety and security
Read guides βFrequently Asked Questions
How many suburbs are covered on CrimeStats.co.nz?β
We track crime statistics for all suburbs across New Zealand, covering every region from Northland to Southland.
How often is the crime data updated?β
Crime statistics are updated monthly using official New Zealand Police data and the latest population estimates.
Can I compare multiple suburbs?β
Use the comparison tool to compare up to 3 suburbs side-by-side, including crime rates, trends, and offence types.
What crime types are included?β
Burglary, theft, assault, fraud, sexual offences, robbery, and other offences as defined by NZ Police.
How do I find my suburb?β
Search using the box at the top, browse by region, or view the full alphabetical list.
Where does the crime data come from?β
All crime data comes from official New Zealand Police statistics and open data releases.