Does New Zealand have a lot of crime?

Despite different means of measuring crime, the statistics show that the reported crime rates in New Zealand were low for the first half of the 20th century – but rose steeply from 1950, peaking in 1992, and has steadily declined since then. A similar pattern is seen in other Western countries.

Where should you avoid in New Zealand?

New Zealand’s 7 Most Dangerous Places

• Hot Water Beach.
• Nelson Lakes National Park.
• Rotorua bubbling mud pools & hot springs.
• Auckland.
• White Island.
• Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
• Mount Cook.

What is the poorest city in New Zealand?

Kawerau
Kawerau is New Zealand’s poorest town. It has the country’s lowest average income, its highest share of sole parents and beneficiaries, and has been dominated for 30 years by the Mongrel Mob.

Does New Zealand have a high crime rate?

Crime is less prevalent in New Zealand than in major U.S. cities. The Global Peace Index 2018 ranked New Zealand the second-safest country in the world. A majority of the country’s population lives in the larger urban areas of Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington, all of which lead the country in criminal activity and associated arrests.

What is the most dangerous city in New Zealand?

While Auckland on the North Island carries the most crime, it’s still far more infrequent than other major cities worldwide. The biggest crime you could encounter is theft or pickpocketing in the cities. But, the number one theft-related crime is theft from cars. Queenstown has seen higher rates of this type of offense.

Is Rotorua the most dangerous place in New Zealand?

It found that despite its reputation as a tourism hotspot, Rotorua is actually a ‘problem spot’ for crime – topping a list of New Zealand locations with the highest crime level. Figures show there is a correlation between crime rate and deprivation.

Where are the safest places to live in New Zealand?

The lowest crime level was in Selwyn in Canterbury, followed by Central Otago, Southland, the Mackenzie District and Waimate. Lester says there’s a really strong correlation between crime levels and levels of deprivation.