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.

πŸ“2,378 SuburbsπŸ“ŠUpdated October 2025πŸ—ΊοΈAll Regions Covered

National Overview

In the 12 months to October 2025, New Zealand's national crime rate was 210.4 incidents per 1,000 people across 2,378 suburbs.

National Average

210.4 per 1,000
crimes per thousand residents

Safest Suburb

Westgate Central
0.0 per 1,000

Most Improved

Mangaiti
-87.5% year-over-year

Total Suburbs

2,378
across 17 regions

Browse by Region

Select a region to view all suburbs and their crime statistics.

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Area Outside Region

Other classified areas

4 suburbs
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Auckland

593 suburbs
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Bay of Plenty Region

Tauranga, Rotorua, and coastal areas

158 suburbs
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Canterbury Region

South Island's largest region

346 suburbs
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Gisborne Region

Easternmost city and surrounds

30 suburbs
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Hawke's Bay Region

95 suburbs
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ManawatΕ«-Whanganui Region

Palmerston North and surrounding areas

151 suburbs
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Marlborough Region

Blenheim and Marlborough Sounds

31 suburbs
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Nelson Region

Nelson city and surrounds

28 suburbs
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Northland Region

Whangārei and Far North

103 suburbs
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Otago Region

Dunedin, Queenstown, and Central Otago

136 suburbs
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Southland Region

Invercargill and southern areas

62 suburbs
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Taranaki Region

New Plymouth and coastal areas

73 suburbs
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Tasman Region

Richmond, Motueka, and Golden Bay

37 suburbs
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Waikato Region

Hamilton and surrounding areas

256 suburbs
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Wellington Region

Capital city and surrounding areas

240 suburbs
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West Coast Region

Greymouth and coastal communities

35 suburbs
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many suburbs are covered on CrimeStats.co.nz?βŒ„

We track crime statistics for all suburbs across New Zealand, covering every region from Northland to Southland.

How often is the crime data updated?βŒ„

Crime statistics are updated monthly using official New Zealand Police data and the latest population estimates.

Can I compare multiple suburbs?βŒ„

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?βŒ„

Burglary, theft, assault, fraud, sexual offences, robbery, and other offences as defined by NZ Police.

How do I find my suburb?βŒ„

Search using the box at the top, browse by region, or view the full alphabetical list.

Where does the crime data come from?βŒ„

All crime data comes from official New Zealand Police statistics and open data releases.