Is Auckland Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Auckland

I grew up in Auckland and we left our front door unlocked in our house all the time and never had a problem. Some crime is on the rise but I still feel safe walking alone at night and living alone in NZ. Police are active and there is strong community spirit. Pick-pocketing is not common at all. New Zealand was the first country in the world to give women the vote. You can and should expect to be treated fairly and equally. New Zealand is over 50% atheist so you are free to be yourself, without religious restrictions. Gay marriage is legal in NZ. NZ can be racist towards people that are not white, especially in the South Island where it is a pre-dominantly white population. Due to the low population of people from Africa in NZ, if you are of African descent you may get treated like an exotic flower.

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.

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

Auckland 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.

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.

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.

Auckland, 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.

Most 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.

Solo travel

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!

Solo travel

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.