The safety level in Auckland is considered moderate, with an overall safety index of 3.3 out of 5.
The crime rate in Auckland is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1.5 out of 5.
On average 2.9% percentage of women in New Zealand have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 8 reviews
Safety index: | 3.3/5 | Moderate | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.6/5 | Moderate | |
Safety using public transport: | 3.7/5 | Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.5/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
On the whole it’s pretty safe, although I wouldn’t hang out in the CBD after dark currently, especially Queen st. The outer suburbs are all pretty good. But like everywhere, you need to keep your wits about you in public. It much safer than other cities I’ve been to in Europe, for example people are pretty relaxed about leaving your bag on you chair while you go to the bathroom at a cafe, but if it’s in a busy area and you’re sitting in the street, I wouldn’t do that anymore. If you’re in a car I’d make sure you stow any valuables out of sight or take them with you.
Posted: July 30, 2024Angela
Auckland is reasonably safe, however crime has increased a big recently, so safety in numbers and awareness is super important. don't trust strangers. Just always be safe rather then sorry. Trust your gals xo
Posted: June 16, 2024Auckland has areas like downtown, unlit parks, Karangahape Rd that don't feel very safe after dark. Watch out for people drunk or on drugs. However I've lived there for 10 years and walk everywhere as a young solo woman, including at night - I am just more wary.
Posted: June 1, 2024Vanessa
Depends on the suburb. Central Auckland CBD can be unsafe. Wouldn’t walk auckland suburbs after dark alone either but that is personal choice and taught to me by parents. I have never experienced violence from a stranger on a night out.
Posted: May 25, 2024Karen
For the most part Auckland is safe to move around in. Obviously it’s worth paying attention late at night in less populated areas but people will generally be friendly and helpful if you are stuck - especially other women.
Posted: May 16, 2024Auckland, like any city, has its safety concerns, but overall it’s considered relatively safe for women. As in any urban area, it’s essential to be aware of your surroundings, take common-sense precautions, and use well-lit, populated areas, especially at night. The New Zealand government and local authorities continuously work to maintain and improve safety measures for all residents and visitors.
Posted: May 2, 2024Most parts are relatively safe. Areas such as the North Shore and central suburbs are safer than other areas such as West and south Auckland in terms of walking around at night. As with any city, some areas are better than others.
Posted: April 2, 2024Based on 4 experiences
Auckland is a very city, due to many construction sites it makes the city a little bit ugly. I can recommend to stay at lylos, but everywhere in the city you can find very cool and young people. Just be open minded! If we wouldn’t not have been in a big group in the night, i really wouldn’t have felt safe, because some spooky people are around there. I also recommend Mount Eden, amazing view!
Posted: December 21, 2023based on 4 experiences
Louise
Netherlands
Auckland is one of the places I will never forget. For those who don’t know Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand and there is a high chance that your plane arrives in this city, so why don’t stay a couple of days/weeks there to adjust to the New Zealand culture? You can go shopping, eat/drink at a cafe in the middle of the centrum or you can go to many parks that are close to the centrum. I have stayed in and around Auckland for three months for a study. New Zealand is the best place I have visited this year and Auckland is one of the factors for my positive experience. The only negative I can give you is that the public transport is very bad. For example, trains get switched out for busses over the weekend or busses don’t show up at the time it is stated in the app. You can also only use public transport if you have an AT hop card. So if you are going to New Zealand and you are deciding if you should stay in Auckland for the beginning of your road trip then I hope you can make that decision now after you read my review.
Posted: June 19, 2023Such a great city and friendly/accesible to solo female travelers! Easy access to nature (via ferries), wineries and city life. Public transportation is intuitive. I recommend going to visit the islands and going to the west coast beaches (Piha and karekare).
Posted: June 16, 2023Ayana
Hello! I'm Ayana and I'm currently travelling Europe by myself 🌿🌞 I love hanging out with people, going for walks in nature, going for a drink and food, learning history, going to comedy and theatre shows and just having a good time! I would love to meet locals and other travellers and have some adventures together while learning about the local area. Would love to connect x
Chantelle
Kia ora! My name is Chantelle, I’m 26 years old and I am from Auckland, New Zealand. Growing up in NZ was a dream for me, I love hiking, camping, diving and swimming, so I had the perfect backdrop for my outdoor passions, but after exploring everything my country had to offer, I had to leave to experience more of the world, and I haven’t regretted me decision. Im currently based in a small village called Bol, on the island of Braç in Croatia. Im here for the whole summer, and this has been the first time I’ve settled into one spot for more than three months. It’s an interesting and grounding transition for someone who has been on the go, bouncing between Africa and Europe for the two years. I love to travel because I’m passionate about people, exploring new places, and learning about new cultures, languages, history and trying different food and experiencing new ways of living. I’m also a passionate photographer, so I’ve captured so many beautiful memories on my travels that I will forget cherish