{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/new-zealand/auckland","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T14:44:58.936Z","place":{"city":"Auckland","country":"New Zealand","countryCode":"NZ","lat":-36.84853,"lon":174.76349},"safety":{"score":88,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.66,"caps":[],"databaseScore":88,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe in Auckland, particularly in well-lit, central areas with good police presence and CCTV coverage.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":76,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":87,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":89,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":84,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":1,"label":"Exercise Normal Precautions","updated":"Wed, 29 Apr 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/new-zealand-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-04-22T10:56:08Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/new-zealand"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security precautions","updated":"2026-09-24T08:53:34.9136662-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/new-zealand"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":1.46149415952832,"display":"1.5 / 100k","year":"2022","score":90,"source":"World Bank Open 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Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":87.4071491,"display":"87/100","year":"2025","score":87,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":87.2679243,"display":"87/100","year":"2025","score":87,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":1547200,"display":"1.5M residents","year":null,"score":63,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":48.8,"display":"48.8 / 100","year":null,"score":55,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"violence_victimization","label":"Physical assault (past year)","value":2.5,"display":"2.5%","year":"2024","score":87,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"sexual_violence","label":"Sexual violence (past year)","value":2.1,"display":"2.1%","year":"2024","score":76,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.21,"display":"0.21 / 100k","year":"2024","score":89,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":39,"display":"US AQI 39 · Good","year":null,"score":92,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":25.055873573,"display":"25 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2023","score":80,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":21,"display":"September: highs ~21°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 16 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":76,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts","year":null,"score":100,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Auckland remains one of the world's safest major cities for visitors, with very low violent crime and strong emergency services.","summary":"Auckland's safety profile is strong overall, with low homicide and terrorism risks, but visitors should remain alert for petty theft and scams in crowded areas. Recent reports confirm violent crime against tourists is rare, though opportunistic theft occurs in tourist zones and transport hubs. The city benefits from effective policing, good infrastructure, and high public trust in institutions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery targeting visitors are rare; most incidents occur in isolated peripheral suburbs after dark, not in central tourist zones."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are most common in busy downtown locations such as Queen Street, Aotea Square and transport hubs, especially on weekends."},"safeAreas":["Viaduct Harbour","Ponsonby","Newmarket"],"avoidAreas":["South Auckland (e.g., Manukau, Otara)"],"scams":["Fake-monk street collectors soliciting donations on Queen Street and the waterfront","Taxi fraud including unmetered fares and overcharging, especially at the airport","Fake police or official impersonation scams targeting tourists","Overcharging in restaurants and bars, particularly in tourist areas","Accommodation scams via fake listings or last-minute cancellation tricks"],"zones":[{"name":"Auckland CBD","level":"caution","note":"Well-lit and walkable day and night, but pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded areas like Queen Street and Aotea Square, especially on weekends."},{"name":"Viaduct Harbour","level":"safe","note":"Popular waterfront area with good security and lighting; safe for tourists but watch for pickpockets in crowds."},{"name":"Ponsonby","level":"safe","note":"Trendy inner suburb with upscale dining and nightlife; generally very safe, though bar crowds can get rowdy late on weekends."},{"name":"Newmarket","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential and commercial area with very low crime rates, excellent transport links, and family-friendly environment."},{"name":"Karangahape Road (K' Road)","level":"caution","note":"Creative arts district that is generally safe but can get rowdy late at night; drug use visible and occasional incidents around bars — avoid eye contact with intoxicated persons."},{"name":"South Auckland (e.g., Manukau, Otara)","level":"avoid","note":"Widely regarded as higher risk due to poverty and unemployment; thefts and robberies more prevalent — exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"West Auckland (e.g., Henderson, Glen Eden)","level":"caution","note":"Former working-class area that has improved but still sees occasional burglaries and thefts; remain alert at night."},{"name":"Auckland Airport environs","level":"caution","note":"Recent security breaches led to passenger rescreenings; remain vigilant with belongings and follow official instructions."}]}}