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Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
Local Board Summaries
Prepared for:
Community Safety - Auckland Council
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 125
Longdill and Associates
Longdill and Associates Ltd March 2012
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................... 1
Albert-Eden Local Board Summary ........................................................................................... 11
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Summary ............................................................................ 16
Franklin Local Board Summary.................................................................................................. 22
Great Barrier Local Board Summary ......................................................................................... 27
Henderson-Massey Local Board Summary ............................................................................... 31
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Summary ................................................................................ 38
Howick Local Board Summary ................................................................................................... 43
Kaipatiki Local Board Summary................................................................................................. 48
Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Summary ................................................................................. 53
Manurewa Local Board Summary .............................................................................................. 59
Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board Summary ........................................................................... 65
Orakei Local Board Summary .................................................................................................... 71
Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board Summary .................................................................................. 76
Papakura Local Board Summary ............................................................................................... 83
Puketapapa Local Board Summary ........................................................................................... 89
Rodney Local Board Summary .................................................................................................. 94
Upper Harbour Local Board Summary ...................................................................................... 99
Waiheke Local Board Summary ............................................................................................... 104
Waitakere Ranges Local Board Summary ............................................................................... 109
Waitemata Local Board Summary ............................................................................................ 114
Whau Local Board Summary .................................................................................................... 121
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
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Executive Summary
This report documents the findings of a web-based and telephone survey of 2,211 Auckland Region residents seeking their views on safety from crime in the region. The research was conducted in October – November 2011.
Note all figures are based on total sample unless otherwise stated.
General perceptions of safety from crime
81% rated the Auckland Region as a place where people feel „very‟ or „fairly‟ safe from crime
Burglary/theft and assault / mugging stand out as the main drivers of concerns about safety from crime
Those living outside Southern Auckland tended to name that area in general as a place outside their own area where they would feel unsafe and their car would be at risk if left parked there, indicating a level of stereotyping
Whilst 66% felt there had been no change in the level of perceived safety in the region over the last year, the balance of opinion was that the region had become less safe (19%) rather than more safe (12%)
Experience of crime
26% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland region in the last year
Crimes against property outweighed crimes against person by two to one
25% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year with this attributed more to perpetrator issues than anything to do with the background of the victim or the circumstances of the occasion
3% had been the victim of crime during the day and 4% after dark in „their‟ city centre in the last year (respondents selected one from Auckland City centre, Takapuna town centre, Henderson town centre or Manukau City centre)
Impact of crime and safety on daily lives
48% said feelings about safety and crime had some (34%) or a big (14%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
17% reported being fearful that they or their family members would become a victim of crime on the previous day, although just 2% said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
23% are categorised as having significant concerns about safety in at least one location, which affect the activities they undertake
Those whose activities are impacted by safety concerns are twice as likely to be women as men, include a third of under 30s and between 35% and 40% of residents living in each of the Mangere-Otahuhu, Otara-Papatoetoe and Manurewa Local Board areas
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
85% see their neighbourhood as being a fairly or very safe place
Burglary/theft is the main driver of neighbourhood safety concerns
67% feel that their neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance fairly evenly divided between feeling it is more safe or less safe
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Safety in particular neighbourhood locations
Safety concerns rise after dark particularly when waiting for a bus at a neighbourhood bus stop.
Location % who feel unsafe
during day % who feel unsafe
after dark
Walking in neighbourhood streets 6 22
Walking through neighbourhood park 13 24
Visiting local shopping centre 7 14
Waiting for bus at neighbourhood bus stop 5 41
Safety concerns that impact on activities
Residents who have safety concerns about a particular location that results in them feeling quite or very fearful at the time, are categorised as having such a level of concern that is likely to impact on what they do and where they go, that is, their participation in the community.
Location % whose lives are
impacted during day % whose lives are impacted after dark
Walking in neighbourhood streets 2 9
Walking through neighbourhood park 4 12
Visiting local shopping centre 2 5
Perceptions of safety using public facilities on your own
Safety concerns rise markedly after dark.
Location % who feel unsafe
during day % who feel unsafe
after dark
Public toilets at local shopping centre 12 48
Public toilets in local park 19 66
Visiting local beach 7 51*
Waiting for ferry at ferry terminal (time of day not stipulated) 8
Waiting for train at train station (time of day not stipulated) 15
* no stipulation that respondent had to be on their own
Perceived safety in the Auckland City centre (based on all who named this as „their‟ city centre)
During the day After dark
Percent who feel unsafe walking in city centre 5 24
Percent whose lives are impacted due to the level of concern 1 10
Wide range of locations identified as being unsafe
People‟s behaviour and attitudes rather than environmental factors singled out as reasons for safety concerns
Concerns about safety arise early in the evening – before 10pm
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Perceived safety in Takapuna town centre (based on all who named this as „their‟ city centre)
During the day After dark
Percent who feel unsafe walking in town centre 2 8
Percent whose lives are impacted due to the level of concern 0 3
Takapuna Beach singled out as main unsafe location
People‟s behaviour and attitudes rather than environmental factors singled out as reasons for safety concerns
Concerns about safety arise early in the evening – before 10pm
Perceived safety in Henderson town centre (based on all who named this as „their‟ city centre)
During the day After dark
Percent who feel unsafe walking in town centre 11 20
Percent whose lives are impacted due to the level of concern 2 10
The town centre generally and outside the mall specifically singled out as main unsafe locations
People‟s behaviour and attitudes rather than environmental factors singled out as reasons for safety concerns
Concerns about safety arise early in the evening – before 10pm
Perceived safety in Manukau City centre (based on all who named this as „their‟ city centre)
During the day After dark
Percent who feel unsafe walking in city centre 8 19
Percent whose lives are impacted due to the level of concern 1 9
The outside of Westfield Mall and the mall car park singled out as main unsafe locations
People‟s behaviour and attitudes rather than environmental factors singled out as reasons for safety concerns
Concerns about safety arise early in the evening – before 10pm
Perceived safety in local shopping centres
Although sample sizes for individual shopping centres were small, a number stood out as being perceived as less safe during the day than others:
Avondale
Otahuhu
Otara town centre
Manurewa town centre
Clendon town centre
Papakura town centre
Manurewa town centre also stands out as being more likely than others to be seen as unsafe after dark – it should be noted however that other centres may also be seen as unsafe but small sample sizes mean the differences are not statistically significant.
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Perceived safety in public toilets at local shopping centres
Although sample sizes for individual shopping centres were small, a number stood out as having public toilets that are considered as less safe than others when visiting on your own during the day:
Avondale
Glen Innes
Otahuhu
Otara town centre
Manurewa town centre
Clendon town centre
A number of centres also had below average safety ratings for visiting public toilets on your own after dark:
Mt Roskill
Glen Innes
Otahuhu
Manurewa town centre
Clendon town centre
Otara town centre
Old Papatoetoe
Hunters Corner
Papakura town centre
Takanini
Conclusions
Demographic group differences
Perceptions of safety from crime differed across different demographic groups. Those often standing out as being more likely than others to feel unsafe in a range of locations/situations include:
Women, particularly in a number of locations after dark;
20 to 29 year olds – although this population cohort does have a markedly higher proportion of non Europeans compared with other age groups this does not appear to be the main reason for this group feeling less safe than others. Whilst further work is needed to determine the reasons, it is possible that high mobility and involvement in activities after dark together with their personal experience of crime (the highest victimisation rate of all age groups) are all factors leading many in this age group to feel unsafe;
Non Europeans – particularly Maori, Pacific and Indian/South Asians
Recent experience as a crime victim appears to change people‟s views with those in this group markedly more likely to report feeling unsafe in a range of locations/situations than those who have not been victims.
Local Board differences
The schematics on the following two pages detail perceptions of safety at Local Board level and highlight those areas where concerns about safety are higher or lower than the average overall.
Assuming all factors are of equal weight the Local Boards can be grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions:
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
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Local Board Summary
Percent who feel:
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ney
Hib
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Bays
Devon
po
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Taka
pu
na
Kaip
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Upp
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Harb
our
Waitakere
Ran
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Hen
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Massey
Wh
au
Alb
ert
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Waitem
ata
Ora
kei
Maun
gakie
ki
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am
aki
Puketa
pap
a
How
ick
Ota
ra-
Pap
ato
eto
e
Mang
ere
-
Ota
huh
u
Manure
wa
Pap
akura
Fra
nklin
Gre
at
Barr
ier
Waih
eke
Auckland region is unsafe 14 5 10 19 13 17 32 24 16 18 12 19 12 14 26 27 26 31 20 29 12
Region less safe than a year ago 19 15 11 12 22 12 28 27 17 15 19 20 26 17 18 19 25 22 19 10 9
Region more safe than a year ago 4 10 10 11 18 13 8 9 8 10 12 13 12 15 21 23 12 11 11 9 9
Neighbourhood is unsafe 9 4 2 12 6 15 29 16 13 11 5 24 15 3 21 35 25 32 7 5 2
Neighbourhood less safe than a year ago 12 9 9 11 8 7 18 17 14 16 14 16 26 15 19 16 16 19 12 3 0
Neighbourhood more safe than year ago 9 9 8 6 13 9 11 19 12 8 11 17 11 11 18 19 17 19 8 6 11
Unsafe walk in neighbourhood during day 4 3 3 2 2 5 10 8 6 4 1 8 6 4 12 12 15 12 3 2 0
Unsafe to walk in park during day 9 5 10 3 4 15 26 14 12 8 12 17 19 3 26 30 22 16 6 1 0
Unsafe local shopping centre during day 4 1 0 5 6 4 7 11 9 1 0 7 8 2 16 20 28 9 3 NA 1
Unsafe walk in neighbourhood after dark 24 17 20 27 11 24 39 36 19 26 24 33 34 23 47 37 42 52 22 2 5
Unsafe to walk in park after dark 42 24 27 46 31 47 58 63 48 60 51 53 48 34 59 48 56 66 39 2 5
Unsafe in local shopping centre after dark 21 20 2 26 10 23 23 27 29 16 24 30 41 9 42 31 42 43 16 NA 3
Unsafe using toilet in park during day 9 8 15 18 12 13 23 18 15 13 18 22 20 16 33 36 36 29 10 1 2
Unsafe waiting for bus during day 2 2 3 3 1 2 7 3 2 1 2 6 5 4 9 19 8 9 1 3 0
Unsafe visiting nearby beach during day 4 1 4 4 3 2 12 8 5 5 3 6 10 4 15 18 8 9 4 0 0
Unsafe using toilet in park after dark 52 60 62 66 53 58 71 62 73 73 68 69 73 62 81 73 69 80 50 6 16
Unsafe waiting for bus after dark 39 27 29 43 30 40 49 42 37 35 34 49 47 33 68 58 54 62 32 10 3
Unsafe visiting nearby beach after dark 42 49 41 51 38 42 60 57 56 53 45 53 63 43 58 59 58 61 38 2 6
= safer than the average
= matches the average
= less safe than the average
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Local Board Summary – Impact on lives
Percent who:
Rod
ney
Hib
iscus-
Bays
Devon
po
rt-
Taka
pu
na
Kaip
atiki
Upp
er
Harb
our
Waitakere
Ran
ges
Hen
ders
on-
Massey
Wh
au
Alb
ert
-Ede
n
Waitem
ata
Ora
kei
Maun
gakie
ki
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am
aki
Puketa
pap
a
How
ick
Ota
ra-
Pap
ato
eto
e
Mang
ere
-
Ota
huh
u
Manure
wa
Pap
akura
Fra
nklin
Gre
at
Barr
ier
Waih
eke
Have been victims of crime in last year 21 16 22 26 15 27 33 29 31 30 26 39 26 23 24 33 25 29 16 14 15
Have been harassed in last year 20 13 24 26 18 18 33 30 23 34 28 22 31 23 31 28 19 35 19 20 14
Safety concerns have effect on activities 36 41 49 43 42 41 53 53 43 50 46 49 56 48 54 57 50 53 48 20 20
1Affected safety in neighbourhood - day 1 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 2 3 0 3 2 1 4 5 8 0 1 0 1
1Affected safety in local park - day 2 0 2 1 0 6 8 3 2 4 2 6 3 0 9 10 8 5 3 0 0
1Affected safety in shopping centre - day 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 3 2 1 3 0 8 8 13 1 0 0 1
2Affected safety - neighbourhood – dark 10 6 7 6 7 15 13 16 8 9 14 17 9 7 28 20 21 22 6 2 1
2Affected safety - local park – after dark 26 16 15 19 12 20 29 26 21 26 27 33 28 13 41 29 31 43 16 1 2
2Affected safety - shopping centre - dark 5 7 3 6 6 7 7 10 8 7 10 7 7 0 21 16 20 16 7 0 1
= safer than the average
= matches the average
= less safe than the average
1 = categorised as impacting on quality of life as this group feel unsafe in the location, are very or fairly fearful at the time and this happens often. Base is all respondents. 2 = as per
1 above – base is those who currently visit location or do activity plus those who would like to be able to
Grouping people with similar opinions
Cluster analysis, a multivariate analysis technique has been used to cluster people into different groups depending on the perceptions of safety in different locations and situations.
This technique identified five different groups of people based on how safe they feel different locations are and how much their safety perceptions impact on what they do and how they feel.
The charts on the following pages depict where the five groups like on safety/impact on their lives grid, their attitudes towards safety and demographic and geographic differences.
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Safe
No impact on lives
Unsafe
Restricted in what they do and where they go
Confident
15% of population
Cautious
54%
Very concerned
5%
Concerned
19%
Comfortable locally - day
6%
Placement of Groups on Safety Lifestyle Impact Grid
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Safe
No impact on lives Demographic and Lifestyle Differences
Unsafe
Restricted in what they do and where they go
Region is generally safe
Neighbourhood generally safe
Feel safe alone in all locations during the day
Feel safe alone in nearly all locations after dark
Most feel neighbourhood is safe but a quarter feel region is unsafe
Divided opinions on neighbourhood safety trends but overall feel regional safety is deteriorating
Generally feel safe in streets during day but some concern after dark
Over a third feel unsafe at local shops and parks during the day, rising to over half at night
Strong view all locations unsafe after dark
About a third feel Auckland Region generally and/or local neighbourhood are unsafe
Balance of opinion is that safety is deteriorating in both region and local neighbourhood
Most feel safe in all locations during the day, other than parks and park toilets
Strongly held view that all locations unsafe after dark
Most feel neighbourhood and Auckland Region generally safe places
On balance little change in safety over last year
Generally feel safe in all locations during the day
More cautious after dark – safety concerns particularly about parks, toilets, beaches, and for some, waiting for bus in neighbourhood
About three quarters feel Auckland Region generally and/or local neighbourhood are unsafe
About a third feel local neighbourhood is unsafe
Strongly held view that safety at regional and local neighbourhood has deteriorated over last year
Very high levels of concern about safety during the day at all locations
Almost unanimous view that all locations, including local neighbourhood, are unsafe after dark
70% are men
39% live in northern sector
Least likely to have been victims of crime, intimidation or harassment
Unlikely to report being concerned for safety the previous day
Go the places they want to go, even after dark
Lives not impacted by safety concerns
Views on Safety
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Safe
Unsafe
No impact on lives
Restricted in what they do and where they go
Nearly two-thirds are women
Nearly all are over 60
Well over half are non-European – variety of backgrounds
41% live in Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu or Manurewa
Only 12% live in the northern sector
Tend to go where they want locally during the day and to a large extent after dark as well
two-thirds are women
A third are under 30
Spread across all four sectors
More likely than the average to have been victims of crime
Over a third have safety concerns that impact their use of different locations, particularly after dark
Equally men and women
Span age groups
About a quarter live in the north of the city
Tend to walk in neighbourhood streets and visit local shopping centre after dark if they want
Some want to be able to walk in local park after dark
Lives not really impacted other than a safety barrier to walking in local park at night
Women slightly over represented
Over half are non-European – particularly Maori, Pasifika and Indian/South Asian
Over half are from large 4+ person households
41% live in Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu or Manurewa
Nearly a quarter have a disability or health condition that limits activities people of their age can do
About half have been victims of crime in the last year
About two-thirds reported intimidation, harassment or assault in the last year
Over half were concerned for their own or a family member’s safety the previous day
Least likely to go places after dark and most likely to want to
Large numbers have their lives affected by safety concerns
Albert-Eden Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major regionwide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 116 interviews with Albert-Eden Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert-Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Albert Eden Local Board is grouped in Tier 3.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Albert-Eden Local Board area matches the average level of safety seen across the Auckland Region, with no locations/situations scoring above the region average and only one below.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Albert-Eden Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 0
Matched the region average for 26
Lower than the region average for 1
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Albert-Eden should be:
waiting at neighbourhood bus stops after dark
walking in neighbourhood streets after dark
visiting local parks during the day
visiting local shopping centres, including Pt. Chevalier and Mt Albert Village, during the day and after dark
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, and very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
16% of Albert-Eden Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
68% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 8% saying it is safer and 17% less safe Matches Region average
Auckland Region residents generally see the Albert-Eden Local Board area as a place that is relatively safe from crime for people and their vehicles.
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
13% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Matches Region average
58% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 12% saying it is safer and 14% less safe Matches Region average
Just under half (47%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being:
o Parks, mentioned by 16% of residents, including: parks on the mid to northern end of Dominion Rd (3%) Rocket Park (3%)
o Local shops / town centres (6%) including Mt Albert shops (2%) o The general area around the mid to Northern end of Dominion Rd (5%) o The general area around Herdman St in Waterview (4%) o Alleyways and side streets in general (3%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Albert-Eden Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area, although 12% would feel unsafe walking through a local park, and 15% would feel unsafe using a toilet at a local park.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 6 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 12 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Pt. Chevalier, Mt Albert village, Greenwoods Corner) 9 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 15 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 2 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 5 Matches Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns rise after dark, these are still on a par with the region average, the exception being using a public toilet after dark with some 73% saying they would feel unsafe.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 191 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 482 Matches Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Pt. Chevalier, Mt Albert village, Greenwoods Corner) 293 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 73 Less safe than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 37 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 56 Matches Region average
1Based on the 79% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 46% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 66% of residents who currently visit a local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Residents generally rated the three centres as being safe places to visit during the day. Safety concerns increased at night in Mt Albert village, with some 25% saying they would feel unsafe visiting after dark. Nearly half (49%) felt it would be unsafe to use a public toilet at a local shopping centre at night time.
Albert-Eden Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Pt. Chevalier 24 13 13 Small base
Mt Albert village 37 8 24 25
Greenwoods Corner 9 Small base 6 Small base
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
70 16 70 49
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
31% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
Of the 33 Albert-Eden Local Board resident crime victims: o 46% (n=15) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building o 31% (n=10) reported cars / vehicles being broken into
23% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
43% said feelings about safety and crime had some (34%) or a big (9%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
21% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, with 4% saying that they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time, and these instances happen often.
Overall, 20% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
2% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
2% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Matches Region average
8% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 5% of all residents Matches Region average
21% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 9% all residents Matches Region average
8% of those who visit/ wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 4% all residents Matches Region average
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Residents Summary - Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region Survey
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 107 interviews with Devonport-Takapuna Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board is grouped in Tier 2.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area is seen as one of the safer (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Takapuna town centre is seen as a safer place to visit, both during the day and after dark, than the region‟s other three city centres – Auckland, Henderson and Manukau.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about (excluding city centres), the safety ratings given by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 8
Matched the region average for 19
Lower than the region average for 0
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Devonport-Takapuna should be:
walking in neighbourhood streets and at neighbourhood bus stops after dark
visiting local parks during the day
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, and very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
10% of Devonport-Takapuna Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions
Safer than Region average
79% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 10% saying it is safer and 11% less safe Safer than Region average
Auckland Region residents generally see the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area as a place that is relatively safe from crime for people and their vehicles
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
Only 2% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Safer than Region average
80% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 8% saying it is safer and 9% less safe Matches Region average
Only 40% of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Local parks, mentioned by 15% of residents including parks in the Sunnynook and Forrest Hill areas (6%) o General geographic areas (14%) including Glenfield (4%), Bayswater Ave (3%), Northcote (2%) o Beaches (5%), including Milford Beach (3%) o Alleyways / side streets (4%) o Near liquor outlets (2%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area. The exceptions being local parks, with 10% of residents feeling it would be unsafe to walk through a neighbourhood park, and 15% feeling unsafe using a public toilet at a local park.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 3 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 10 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre 0 Safer than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 15 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 3 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 4 Matches Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns rise after dark, these are still on a par or lower than the region average. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 201 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 272 Safer than Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre 23 Safer than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 62 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 29 Safer than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 41 Matches Region average
1Based on the 79% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 51% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 59% of residents who currently visit a local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Takapuna town centre as a city centre (based on those who named Takapuna town centre as their city centre)
When presented with a choice of Takapuna town centre, Auckland City centre, Henderson town centre and Manukau City centre, 15% of respondents region wide nominated Takapuna as their “city centre”.
Takapuna town centre was seen to be their city centre by: o 81% of Devonport-Takapuna Local Board residents o 71% of Kaipatiki Local Board residents o 63% of Hibiscus-Bays Local Board residents o 27% of Rodney Local Board residents
78% have visited Takapuna town centre on their own during the day in the last few months
51% have visited after dark in the last few months, with a further 12% saying they have not visited recently but would like to do so in the future
Perceptions of safety visiting Takapuna town centre during the day
Only 1% reported being a recent (in the last year) victim of a crime, including intimidation and aggression, during the day in Takapuna town centre
Safer than City Centres average
Only 2% feel unsafe when walking on their own during the day in Takapuna town centre Safer than City Centres
average
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Perceptions of safety if visiting Takapuna town centre after dark
2% reported being a recent (in the last year) victim of a crime, including intimidation and aggression, after dark in Takapuna town centre Safer than City Centres
average
12% of those who visit or would like to visit after dark feel unsafe when walking in Takapuna town centre Safer than City Centres
average
Takapuna Beach was singled out by 7 people as being unsafe after dark, with 10 people saying the town centre generally was unsafe
Perceptions of safety if visiting other local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe it was visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another to answer for.
Devonport Village and Milford are rated as being safe places to visit on your own during the day or at night, although 40% said they would feel unsafe using a public toilet at a local shopping centre at night. (Figures are not provided for Belmont due to the small sample size).
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Devonport Village 30 0 18 0
Belmont 16 Small base 10 Small base
Milford 43 0 21 0
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
89 3 89 40
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
22% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
24% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
49% said feelings about safety and crime had some (39%) or a big (9%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
8% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, although only 2% said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Safer than Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 16% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
2% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Matches Region average
7% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 5% all residents Matches Region average
15% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 7% all residents Matches Region average
3% of those who visit/ wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 2% all residents Matches Region average
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Franklin Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 105 interviews with Franklin Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Franklin Local Board is grouped in Tier 2.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Franklin Local Board area is seen as one of the safer (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Franklin Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 5
Matched the region average for 22
Lower than the region average for 0
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Franklin should be:
In Pukekohe town centre (particularly at night) including
the Kayes Rd / Princess St area in Pukekohe
Central Waiuku (Queen St) and Hamilton Estate, Howden / View Rd areas of Waiuku
Walking in neighbourhood streets and waiting at bus stops at night
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, and very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
20% of Franklin Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
66% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 11% saying it is safer and 19% less safe Matches Region average
Auckland Region residents living beyond the local area generally see the Franklin Local Board area as a place that is relatively safe from crime for people and their vehicles
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
Only 7% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Matches Region average
71% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 8% saying it is safer and 12% less safe Matches Region average
Over a third (37%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o General localities, mentioned by 16% of residents, including:
North West Pukekohe – Kayes Rd / Princess St area (11%) Hamilton Estate, Waiuku (4%) and Howden/View Rd, Waiuku (2%)
o Shopping/town centres (11%) including: Pukekohe town centre and car parks (9%) central Waiuku – Queen St (3%)
o Local parks (8%) o Near liquor outlets (4%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Franklin Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 3 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 6 Safer than Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Pukekohe, Waiuku, Clevedon Village) 3 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 10 Safer than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 1 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 4 Matches Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns rise after dark these are still on a par with, or lower than, the region average. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 221 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 392 Matches Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Pukekohe, Waiuku, Clevedon Village) 163 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 50 Safer than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 32 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 38 Safer than Region average
1Based on the 69% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 37% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 59% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Residents generally rated Pukekohe and Waiuku as being safe places to visit during the day, although a small number of people said they felt unsafe visiting Clevedon Village in the day time. Some 25% said they would feel unsafe visiting Pukekohe town centre at night.
Franklin Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Pukekohe 51 0 36 25
Waiuku 24 0 13 Small base
Clevedon Village 19 16 6 Small base
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
94 4 94 36
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
16% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Safer than Region average
19% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
48% said feelings about safety and crime had some (36%) or a big (12%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
17% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, although only 1% said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 17% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
3% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre* on their own during the day Matches Region average
6% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 4% all residents Matches Region average
16% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 6% all residents Matches Region average
7% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 2% all residents Matches Region average
*Based on Pukekohe and Waiuku town centres, and Clevedon Village
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Great Barrier Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
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Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 50 interviews with Great Barrier Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Great Barrier Local Board is grouped in Tier 1.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Great Barrier Local Board area is seen as one of the safest (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 21 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Great Barrier Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 11
Matched the region average for 10
Lower than the region average for 0
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, and very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
29% of Great Barrier Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
81% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 9% saying it is safer and 10% less safe Matches Region average
Auckland Region residents generally see Great Barrier as a place that is relatively safe from crime for people and their vehicles
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
Only 5% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Safer than Region average
90% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 6% saying it is safer and 3% less safe Safer than Region average
Only 3 residents named a neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe with 2 mentioning alcohol related issues including clubs in Claris and Tryphena, and men drinking in Mulberry Grove Park
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Great Barrier Local Board residents feel very safe on their own during the day in their local area. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 0 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 1 Safer than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 1 Safer than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 0 Safer than Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns rise slightly after dark, these are still well below the region average. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 21 Safer than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 22 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 6 Safer than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 2 Safer than Region average
1Based on the 81% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 61% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Personal experience of crime
14% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
20% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
20% said feelings about safety and crime had some (9%) or a big (11%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Safer than Region average
6% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, although only 2% said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Safer than Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, only 6% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do.
Safer than Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
2% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 1% all residents Safer than Region average
2% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 1% all residents Matches Region average
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Henderson-Massey Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 131 interviews with Henderson-Massey Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Henderson-Massey Local Board is grouped in Tier 5.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Henderson-Massey Local Board area is seen as one of the least safe (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Henderson-Massey Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 0
Matched the region average for 13
Lower than the region average for 14
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Henderson-Massey should be:
walking in neighbourhood streets, particularly after dark
waiting at neighbourhood bus stops, particularly after dark
walking through local parks during the day time
in Henderson town centre around the Mall / Catherine St / main street area
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, and very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
32% of Henderson-Massey Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions
Less safe than Region average
60% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 8% saying it is safer and 28% less safe More feel safety has deteriorated
than Region average
Suburbs within the Henderson-Massey Local Board area or „West Auckland‟ were mentioned by a number (5-10%) of Auckland Region residents as areas where they would feel unsafe, or they would feel that their vehicles would be unsafe.
Around 3% of residents living further afield in the Auckland Region named „west Auckland‟ as an area where they would feel they, or their vehicle would be unsafe. In addition, Henderson was singled out as an unsafe area by 3% of local residents as well as 2% of those living further afield in the region.
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
29% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Less safe than Region average
Of the 30 Henderson-Massey Local Board residents who feel their local neighbourhood is unsafe, the type of crime that had the greatest impact on making them feel this way was:
o 47% (n=14) said burglaries/theft had the greatest impact o 20% (n=6) cars broken into / stolen
64% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 11% saying it is safer and 18% less safe Matches Region average
Nearly half (48%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Henderson town centre, mentioned by 15% of residents including:
the Mall / Catherine St (8%), the main street (8%), and outside the courthouse (2%) o Parks (13%) including Triangle Park (2%) and Parrs Park (2%) o Public transport (8%) including Henderson train station (2%) and bus stops on Great North Rd (2%) o Royal Heights shopping centre (3%)
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
A significant number of Henderson-Massey Local Board residents feel unsafe on their own during the day in their local area. Particular areas of concern are walking through local parks, using public toilets at local parks, visiting local beaches and walking around neighbourhood streets.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 10 Less safe than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 26 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Lincoln Rd, Glendene, Massey) 7 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 23 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 7 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 12 Less safe than Region average
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Safety concerns rise further after dark with a significant numbers saying they would feel unsafe on neighbourhood streets, in parks, and at local beaches.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 391 Less safe than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 582 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Lincoln Rd, Glendene, Massey) 233 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 71 Less safe than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 49 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 60 Less safe than Region average
1Based on the 79% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 50% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 46% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
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Henderson town centre (based on those who named Henderson town centre as their city centre)
When presented with a choice of Auckland City centre, Takapuna town centre, Henderson town centre and Manukau City centre, 14% of respondents region wide nominated Henderson as their city centre
Henderson town centre was seen to be their city centre by: o 86% of Henderson-Massey Local Board residents o 76% of Waitakere Ranges Local Board residents o 47% of Whau Local Board residents o 34% of Rodney Local Board residents o 20% of Upper Harbour Local Board residents o 15% of Great Barrier Local Board residents
90% have visited the Henderson town centre on their own during the day in the last few months
39% have visited after dark in the last few months with a further 13% saying they have not visited recently but would like to do so in the future
Perceptions of safety visiting Henderson town centre during the day
1% reported being a recent (within the last year) victim of a crime, including intimidation and aggression, during the day in Henderson town centre Matches City Centres
average
11% feel unsafe when walking on their own during the day in Henderson town centre Less safe than City
Centres average
Locations singled out by those who feel Henderson town centre is an unsafe place to visit alone during the day were:
o Outside the Mall, 7% identified these as unsafe areas
o Back streets generally (3%)
o Bus stops (3%)
In addition 11% said they generally feel unsafe everywhere in the city centre
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Perceptions of safety if visiting Henderson town centre after dark
4% reported being a recent (in the last year) victim of a crime, including intimidation and aggression, after dark in Henderson town centre Safer than City Centres
average
38% of those who visit or would like to visit after dark feel unsafe when walking in the Henderson town centre Less safe than City
Centres average
Locations singled out by those who feel Henderson town centre is particularly unsafe were:
o Great North Rd / main street, 17% identified this as an unsafe area
o Railside Avenue, by the buses (13%)
o Car parks generally (11%)
o West City Mall car park (10%)
o Catherine St (6%)
o Side streets generally (6%)
In addition 23% said they generally felt unsafe everywhere
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Nearly all rated Lincoln Rd as being a safe place to visit on your own during the day, but some 20% said they would feel unsafe visiting after dark. A higher number of residents feel unsafe at both Glendene (12% unsafe) and Massey (10%) during the day (there were insufficient numbers to give a figure for night time safety perceptions at these centres). A high 21% feel unsafe using a public toilet at a local shopping centre, rising to 57% at night time.
Henderson-Massey Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Lincoln Rd 40 3 22 20
Glendene 25 12 11 Small base
Massey 20 10 7 Small base
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
85 21 85 57
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
33% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Less safe than Region average
Of the 34 Henderson-Massey Local Board resident crime victims: o 56% (n=19) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building o 27% (n=9) reported cars being broken into o 20% (n=7) reported intimidation / verbal aggression / threats
33% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Less safe than Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
53% said feelings about safety and crime had some (33%) or a big (20%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
17% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime although only 2% said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 22% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
3% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
8% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Less safe than Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Matches Region average
13% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 10% all residents Matches Region average
29% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 13% all residents Matches Region average
7% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 4% all residents Matches Region average
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Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
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Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 103 interviews with Hibiscus and Bays Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus and Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is grouped in Tier 1.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area is seen as one of the safest (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Hibiscus and Bays Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 15 Matched the region average for 12 Lower than the region average for 0
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Hibiscus and Bays should be:
waiting at neighbourhood bus stops after dark
walking in neighbourhood streets after dark
at northern Whangaparaoa and Orewa / Red Beach beaches to deter youth loitering and drinking
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, and very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
Only 5% of Hibiscus and Bays Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions
Safer than Region average
73% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 10% saying it is safer and 15% less safe Matches Region average
Auckland Region residents generally see the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area as a place that is relatively safe from crime for people and their vehicles
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
Only 4% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Safer than Region average
79% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 9% saying it is safer and 9% less safe Matches Region average
Just over a third (36%) of residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being:
o Parks / reserves, mentioned by 16% of residents, and including Stanmore Bay Reserve (4%) o Shops / town centres (7%), including Whangaparaoa Plaza (4%) o Beaches (7%) – mainly northern Whangaparaoa and Orewa / Red Beach beaches where youth loitering and drinking is an issue o Alleyways / side streets (6%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board residents generally feel very safe on their own during the day in their local area. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 3 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 5 Safer than Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Whangaparaoa, Browns Bay, Mairangi Bay) 1 Safer than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 8 Safer than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 2 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 1 Safer than Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns after dark are lower than, or on a par with, the region average, areas where improved safety would be of benefit are locations that residents might need to frequent at night time as part of their daily lives, including waiting for a bus (27% unsafe), visiting a local shopping centre (20%), and walking around neighbourhood streets (17%).
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 171 Safer than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 242 Safer than Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Whangaparaoa, Browns Bay, Mairangi Bay) 203 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 60 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 27 Safer than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 49 Matches Region average
1Based on the 75% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 48% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 54% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board residents generally feel very safe visiting local shopping centres during the day, with safety concerns do rise after dark.
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Whangaparaoa shopping centre 41 3 31 14
Browns Bay shopping centre 33 0 15 26
Mairangi Bay shopping centre 29 0 8 Small base
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
103 2 103 42
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
16% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Safer than Region average
13% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Safer than Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
41% said feelings about safety and crime had some (35%) or a big (5%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
14% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime although only 1% said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 13% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Safer than Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Matches Region average
6% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 4% all residents Safer than Region average
16% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 7% all residents Safer than Region average
7% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 4% all residents Safer than Region average
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Howick Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 133 interviews with Howick Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Howick Local Board is grouped in Tier 2.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Howick Ward is seen as one of the safer (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Howick Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 6
Matched the region average for 21
Lower than the region average for 0
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Howick should be:
waiting at neighbourhood bus stops after dark
walking in neighbourhood streets
the Highland Park shopping area including the cinema complex
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, and very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
14% of Howick Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches region average
66% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 15% saying it is safer and 17% less safe Matches region average
Auckland Region residents generally see the Howick Local Board area as a place that is relatively safe from crime for people and their vehicles
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
Only 3% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Safer than Region average
68% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 11% saying it is safer and 15% less safe Matches Region average
Nearly half (47%) the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Shops / town centres mentioned by 16% of residents including:
Highland Park shops (8%) – the cinema complex (4%) and the shopping area (4%) Botany Town Centre and car park (5%)
o Local parks (11%) o Alleyways and walkways (4%) o Beaches (3%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Howick Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area. The one exception is using a toilet in a local park, with 16% of residents feeling this would be unsafe.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 4 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 3 Safer than Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Howick Village, Botany Town Centre, Highland Park) 2 Safer than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 16 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 4 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 4 Matches Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns increase after dark, these concerns are still on a par with the region average, while visiting a local shopping centre is perceived as safer than the average.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 231 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 342 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Howick Village, Botany Town Centre, Highland Park) 93 Safer than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 62 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 33 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 43 Matches Region average
1Based on the 72% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 52% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 68% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Nearly all rated the three centres as being safe places to visit on your own during the day. Safety perceptions drop a little for Highland Park at night, with 14% of those who currently visit on their own at night, or who would like to, saying it is an unsafe place.
Howick Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Howick Village 43 2 25 8
Highland Park 36 3 26 14
Botany Town Centre 47 0 36 5
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
126 4 126 38
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
23% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches region average
Of the 28 Howick Local Board resident crime victims:
o 60% (n=17) reported cars being broken into
o 35% (n=10) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building
23% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
48% said feelings about safety and crime had some (33%) or a big (15%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches region average
14% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, although just 1% said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 17% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre* on their own during the day Matches region average
7% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 5% all residents Matches region average
13% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 7% all residents Safer than Region average
0% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety Safer than Region average
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Kaipatiki Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 107 interviews with Kaipatiki Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Kaipatiki Local Board is grouped in Tier 3.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Kaipatiki Local Board area matches the average level of safety seen across the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Kaipatiki Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 2
Matched the region average for 25
Lower than the region average for 0
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Kaipatiki should be:
Glenfield town centre particularly after dark
Beach Haven shops
Northcote particularly the Tonar / Cadness St area
Waiting at a neighbourhood bus stop after dark
Walking in neighbourhood streets after dark
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, and very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
19% of Kaipatiki Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
71% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 11% saying it is safer and 12% less safe Matches Region average
Apart from a small number of residents in immediate neighbouring areas most people who live further afield in the Auckland Region see the area as being relatively safe (from crime)
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
12% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Matches Region average
78% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 6% saying it is safer and 11% less safe Matches Region average
Nearly half (46%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o General localities, mentioned by 22% of residents, including:
the Beach Haven / Birkdale area (10%) Northcote in the Tonar / Cadness St area (6%)
o Local shops / town centres (14%) including: the Beach Haven shops (8%), Glenfield Rd shops (4%), and Northcote shopping centre (3%)
o Local parks (11%), including Birkenhead Memorial Park (2%) o Near liquor outlets (2%) and schools (2%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Kaipatiki Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area, although 18% would feel unsafe using a public toilet in a local park.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 2 Safer than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 3 Safer than Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Northcote, Glenfield, Birkenhead) 5 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 18 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 3 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 4 Matches Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns rise after dark these are still on a par with the region average. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 271 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 462 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Northcote, Glenfield, Birkenhead) 263 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 66 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 43 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 51 Matches Region average
1Based on the 72% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 51% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 67% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Residents generally rated the three centres as being safe places to visit during the day, although 12% said they felt unsafe visiting Glenfield town centre. Safety concerns increased at night with some 44% saying they would feel unsafe visiting Glenfield town centre after dark, and a smaller number feeling unsafe at Northcote town centre (17%) and Birkenhead shops (15%).
Kaipatiki Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Northcote town centre 29 0 20 17
Glenfield town centre 27 12 24 44
Birkenhead shopping centre 30 4 22 15
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
86 5 86 42
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
26% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
Of the 27 Kaipatiki Local Board resident crime victims: o 38% (n=10) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building o 24% (n=7) reported intimidation or verbal aggression
26% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
43% said feelings about safety and crime had some (26%) or a big (17%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
14% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime although no one said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 21% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Matches Region average
6% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 4% all residents Matches Region average
19% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 10% all residents Matches Region average
6% of those who visit/ wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 4% all residents Matches Region average
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 98 interviews with Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board is grouped in Tier 5.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area is seen as one of the least safe (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 2
Matched the region average for 5
Lower than the region average for 20
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Mangere-Otahuhu should
be:
walking in neighbourhood streets, particularly after dark
waiting at neighbourhood bus stops, both during the day and after dark
walking through local parks during the day time
visiting Otahuhu and Mangere town centres
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
27% of Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Less safe than Region average
56% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 23% saying it is safer and 19% less safe More feel safety has improved
than Region average
Around 1 in 7 residents living further afield in the Auckland Region named „south Auckland‟ as an area where they would feel they, or their vehicle would be unsafe. About 1 in 20 singled out Mangere and Otahuhu.
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
35% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Less safe than Region average
Of the 33 Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board residents who feel their local neighbourhood is unsafe, the type of crime that had the greatest impact on making them feel this way was:
o 12 said burglaries/theft had the greatest impact o 5 assaults / muggings / personal violence o 4 gangs o 4 intimidation / verbal aggression o 4 people affected by alcohol
63% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 19% saying it is safer and 16% less safe More feel safety has improved
than Region average
More than half (55%) of residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Geographic areas (23%) including: Mangere (5%), Otahuhu South (3%), and the Otahuhu North / Panama Rd area (2%) – a number
of other locations were mentioned by just one person o Shopping centres (20%) including Mangere town centre and car parks (9%), and Otahuhu town centre – Atkinson/Princes St (4%) o Parks (13%) o Alleyways / walkways (5%) o Near liquor outlets (4%) o Public transport (3%) including Otahuhu bus station (2%)
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
A significant number of Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board residents feel unsafe on their own during the day in their local area, with the level of concern higher than the region average (i.e., residents are more likely to see the locations as unsafe). Particular areas of concern are those locations residents frequent as part of their daily lives - walking through local parks (30% unsafe), visiting a local shopping centre (20%), waiting for a bus (19%), and walking around neighbourhood streets (12%).
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 12 Less safe than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 30 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Mangere Bridge village, Mangere East, Otahuhu) 20 Less safe than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 36 Less safe than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 19 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 18 Less safe than Region average
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Safety concerns rise further after dark. Particular areas of concern are locations that residents might need to frequent at night time as part of their daily lives, including waiting for a bus (58% unsafe), walking around neighbourhood streets (37%
1), and visiting a local shopping centre (31%
3).
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 371 Less safe than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 482 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Mangere Bridge village, Mangere East, Otahuhu) 313 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 73 Less safe than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 58 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 59 Less safe than Region average
1Based on the 84% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 54% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 59% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
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Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Nearly all rated Mangere Bridge village as being a safe place to visit on your own during the day, although concerns rise after dark. One in three feel Otahuhu shopping centre is unsafe to visit alone during the day. A high 23% feel unsafe using a public toilet at a local shopping centre during the day time, rising to 64% after dark.
Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Mangere Bridge village 29 8 22 27
Mangere East 9 Small base 4 Small base
Otahuhu 31 36 15 Small base
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
69 23 69 64
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
Personal experience of crime
33% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
Of the 31 Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board resident crime victims: o 23 reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building o 13 reported a car / vehicle broken into o 9 reported intimidation / verbal aggression / threats
28% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
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Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
57% said feelings about safety and crime had some (45%) or a big (12%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Less safe than Region average
27% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime with 4% saying they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Less safe than Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 36% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Less safe than Region average
5% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Less safe than Region average
10% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Less safe than Region average
8% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Less safe than Region average
20% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 16% all residents Less safe than Region average
29% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 15% all residents Matches Region average
16% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 9% all residents Less safe than Region average
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Manurewa Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 120 interviews with Manurewa Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Manurewa Local Board is grouped in Tier 5.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Manurewa Local Board area is seen as one of the least safe (from crime) areas in the Auckland Reg ion.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Manurewa Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 0
Matched the region average for 10
Lower than the region average for 17
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Manurewa should be:
walking in neighbourhood streets during the day and at night time
waiting at neighbourhood bus stops, particularly after dark
walking through local parks during the day time
in Manurewa and Clendon town centres both during the day and at night time
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
26% of Manurewa Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Less safe than Region average
61% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance split between - 12% saying it is safer and 25% less safe Matches Region average
Particular suburbs within the Manurewa Local Board area or the general „South Auckland‟ area were mentioned by a number (5-20%) of residents from further afield in the Auckland Region residents as areas where they would feel unsafe, or they would feel that their vehicles would be unsafe in these areas
14% of residents across the region feel that „south Auckland‟ is a place where they would feel unsafe, with a further 4% spec ifically naming Manurewa and 1% Clendon
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
25% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Less safe than Region average
Of the 27 Manurewa Local Board residents who feel their local neighbourhood is unsafe, burglaries/theft is mentioned as the type of crime that had the greatest impact on feeling unsafe
61% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided – 17% saying it is safer and 16% less safe Matches Region average
Half (50%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Shops / town centres, mentioned by 20% of residents including:
Manurewa town centre and car parks (15%) including South Mall (4%) Clendon town centre – Roscommon/Weymouth Rd (7%)
o General localities (14%), including Clendon (5%), Randwick Park/Shifnal Drive (3%) o Parks (10%), including Totara Park (3%) o Alleyways / side streets (6%) o Near liquor outlets (2%) o Beaches (2%)
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
A significant number of Manurewa Local Board residents feel unsafe on their own during the day in their local area. Particular areas of concern are those locations residents frequent as part of their daily lives - visiting a local shopping centre, walking through local parks, and walking around neighbourhood.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 15 Less safe than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 22 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Manurewa town centre, Clendon town centre) 28 Less safe than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 36 Less safe than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 8 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 8 Matches Region average
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Safety concerns rise further after dark. Particular areas of concern are locations that residents might need to frequent at night time as part of their daily lives, including waiting for a bus, walking around neighbourhood streets, and visiting a local shopping centre.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 421 Less safe than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 562 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Manurewa town centre, Clendon town centre) 423 Less safe than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 69 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 54 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 58 Less safe than Region average
1Based on the 70% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 47% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 58% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
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Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
A large number rated both Manurewa and Clendon town centre as unsafe places to visit on your own during the day, with safety concerns rising further after dark.
Manurewa Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Manurewa town centre 74 31 46 51
Clendon town centre 62 25 33 31
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
136 33 136 70
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
Personal experience of crime
25% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
Of the 27 Manurewa Local Board resident crime victims: o 52% (n=14) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building o 29% (n=8) reported intimidation / verbal aggression / threats o 27% (n=7) reported a car / vehicle broken into o 21% (n=6) reported a car / vehicle stolen o 18% (n=5) reported assault / mugging
19% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
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Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
50% said feelings about safety and crime had some (36%) or a big (14%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
18% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, although only 2% said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 37% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Less safe than Region average
8% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Less safe than Region average
8% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Less safe than Region average
13% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Less safe than Region average
21% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 15% all residents Less safe than Region average
31% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 13% all residents Matches Region average
20% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 12% all residents Less safe than Region average
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Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 117 interviews with Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board is grouped in Tier 4.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board area is not perceived as safe (from crime) as a number of other Local Board areas in the Auckland Region. One in four feels their local neighbourhood is an unsafe place, double the region average.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 1 Matched the region average for 22 Lower than the region average for 4
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Maungakiekie-Tamaki should be:
in local streets during the day and after dark, including waiting at bus stops in the neighbourhood
at shopping / town centres (Glen Innes, Panmure and Onehunga), particularly after dark, at shopping centre public toilets, and in surrounding alleyways
in local parks particularly during the day Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
19% of Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions
Matches Region average
Of the 22 Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board residents who feel the Auckland Region is unsafe over a third (n=8) said that burglaries/theft had the greatest impact on making them feel this way
65% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 13% saying it is safer and 20% less safe Matches Region average
Whilst some residents in immediate neighbouring areas named Glen Innes/Panmure as an area where neither they, nor their vehicle, would be safe, few residents from further afield in the Auckland Region singled out either suburb as being an unsafe place to be
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
24% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Less safe than Region average
Of the 28 Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board residents who feel their local neighbourhood is unsafe, over half (n=16) said burglaries/theft had the greatest impact on making them feel this way
59% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 17% saying it is safer and 16% less safe Matches Region average
Half (50%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Local parks and reserves, mentioned by 22% of residents including:
Cornwall Park / One Tree Hill (3%), Panmure Basin (3%), Fergusson Domain (3%), Mt Richmond (2%), Jellicoe Park (2%), and Johnston Reserve (2%)
o General suburbs (16%) including: Glen Innes (4%), Panmure (3%), Mt Wellington (3%), and Oranga (3%)
o Shopping centres (14%) including Onehunga Mall, car park and surrounds (6%), Glen Innes town centre (3%), Panmure Queen / Kings Rd (2%), and Royal Oak shopping centre car parks (2%)
o Bus / train stations (3%), including Onehunga Bus Terminal (2%) o Alleyways and walkways, especially near town centres (3%)
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area. The exception being local parks with around one in five saying they feel unsafe walking or using a public toilet in a neighbourhood park.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 8 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 17 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Glen Innes, Panmure, Onehunga) 7 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 22 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 6 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 6 Matches Region average
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Safety concerns rise after dark with the level of perceived safety when waiting at a bus stop in the neighbourhood below the region average
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 331 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 532 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Glen Innes, Panmure, Onehunga) 303 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 69 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 49 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 53 Matches Region average
1Based on the 82% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 57% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 61% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
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Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Whilst Onehunga shopping centre is rated as being safe to visit during the day a small number of residents have safety concerns about Glen Innes and Panmure. Safety perceptions drop at night particularly for using a public toilet at a local shopping centre with over half the residents who visit, or wish to visit, local shopping centres at night feeling it would be unsafe to use the toilets.
Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Glen Innes 32 12 15 Small base
Panmure 35 9 18 30
Onehunga 36 0 18 21
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
103 15 103 59
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
Personal experience of crime
39% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Less safe than Region average
Of the 45 Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board resident crime victims: o 44% (n=20) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building o 32% (n=14) reported cars being broken into o 26% (n=12) reported intimidation / verbal aggression / threats o 17% (n=8) reported graffiti / tagging o 17% (n=8) reported vandalism
22% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
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Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
49% said feelings about safety and crime had some (39%) or a big (10%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
26% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime although only 3% said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Less safe than Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 27% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
3% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
6% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Matches Region average
17% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 13% all residents Matches Region average
33% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 18% all residents Matches Region average
7% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 5% all residents Matches Region average
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Orakei Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 111 interviews with Orakei Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Orakei Local Board is grouped in Tier 2.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Orakei Local Board area is seen as one of the safer (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Orakei Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 4
Matched the region average for 23
Lower than the region average for 0
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Orakei should be:
Mission Bay shops after dark
visiting local parks during the day
walking through neighbourhood parks
the area around Kupe St
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
12% of Orakei Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
65% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 12% saying it is safer and 19% less safe Matches Region average
Auckland Region residents generally see the Orakei Local Board area as a place that is relatively safe from crime for people and their vehicles
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
Only 5% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Safer than Region average
67% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 11% saying it is safer and 14% less safe Matches Region average
Nearly half (55%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Local parks, mentioned by 21% of residents including:
Michaels Ave Reserve (4%) o General locations (14%) including:
Kupe St and surrounds (5%), Glen Innes (4%), Marua Rd / Panmure area (3%), Swainston Rd / St Johns area (3%) o Shops / town centres (10%) including neighbouring Glen Innes Town Centre (7%) o Beaches (4%), including Tamaki Drive area (3%) o Alleyways/walkways (4%) including motorway underpasses (2%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Orakei Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area. The exception is local parks, with 12% of residents feeling it would be unsafe to walk through a neighbourhood park, and 18% feeling unsafe using a public toilet at a local park.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 1 Safer than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 12 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Mission Bay, Remuera, Ellerslie) 0 Safer than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 18 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 2 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 3 Matches Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns rise after dark, these are still generally on a par with the region average. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 241 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 512 Matches Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Mission Bay, Remuera, Ellerslie) 243 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 68 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 34 Safer than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 45 Matches Region average
1Based on the 79% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 49% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 53% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
All rated the three centres as being safe places to visit on your own during the day, although 13% felt unsafe using a public toilet at their local shopping centre. Safety perceptions drop for Mission Bay at night, with 23% of those who currently visit on their own at night, or who would like to, saying it is an unsafe place. Over half (52%) said they would feel unsafe using a public toilet at a local shopping centre at night.
Orakei Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Mission Bay 42 0 29 23
Remuera 27 0 12 Small base
Ellerslie 28 0 11 Small base
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
97 13 126 52
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
26% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
Of the 28 Orakei Local Board resident crime victims: o 46% (n=13) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building o 34% (n=9) reported cars being broken into
28% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
46% said feelings about safety and crime had some (34%) or a big (12%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
11% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, although no one said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 27% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
2% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre* on their own during the day Matches Region average
14% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 11% all residents Matches Region average
27% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 13% all residents Matches Region average
10% of those who visit/ wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 6% all residents Matches Region average
*Based on Mission Bay, Remuera, Ellerslie shopping centres
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Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 108 interviews with Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board is grouped in Tier 5.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board area is seen as one of the least safe (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region. Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 1
Matched the region average for 6
Lower than the region average for 20
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Otara-Papatoetoe should be:
walking in neighbourhood streets during the day and after dark
waiting at neighbourhood bus stops, both during the day and after dark
walking through local parks during the day time
in Otara town centre, both during the day and after dark
in the Hunters Corner / Hunters Plaza area and surrounding streets, particularly after dark
in the car parks surrounding Westfield Mall, particularly after dark
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
26% of Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Less safe than Region average
57% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 21% saying it is safer and 18% less safe More feel safety has improved
than Region average
Around 1 in 7 residents living further afield in the Auckland Region named „south Auckland‟ as an area where they would feel they, or their vehicle would be unsafe. In addition, Otara was singled out as an unsafe area by 24% of local residents as well as 7% of those living further afield in the region.
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
21% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Less safe than Region average
A range of crimes including burglaries, behaviour of young people, assaults/muggings and people affected by alcohol were reported as having the greatest impact on people feeling unsafe in their neighbourhoods
57% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 18% saying it is safer and 19% less safe Matches Region average
Nearly half (48%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Shopping / town centres, mentioned by 20% of residents including:
Hunters Corner / Hunters Plaza (10%), Old Papatoetoe / St George St (3%), Otara town centre (3%), and Dawson Rd (2%) o General localities (20%) including:
the streets around Hunters Corner (6%) and Hillcrest/Ferndown area (4%) Otara (5%), and Mangere (4%)
o Parks (6%) o Alleyways / walk-throughs (6%)
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
A significant number of Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board residents feel unsafe on their own during the day in their local area. Particular areas of concern are those areas residents frequent as part of their daily lives - walking through local parks, visiting a local shopping centre, walking around neighbourhood streets, and waiting for a bus.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 12 Less safe than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 26 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Otara town centre, Old Papatoetoe, Hunters Corner) 16 Less safe than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 33 Less safe than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 9 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 15 Less safe than Region average
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Safety concerns rise further after dark. Particular areas of concern are locations that residents might need to frequent at night time as part of their daily lives, including waiting for a bus (68% unsafe), walking around neighbourhood streets (47%), and visiting a local shopping centre (42%).
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 471 Less safe than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 592 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Otara town centre, Old Papatoetoe, Hunters Corner) 423 Less safe than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 81 Less safe than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 68 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 58 Less safe than Region average
1Based on the 78% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 55% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 54% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
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Manukau City centre (based on those who named Manukau City centre as their city centre)
When presented with a choice of Auckland City centre, Takapuna town centre, Henderson town centre and Manukau City centre, 27% of respondents region wide nominated Manukau as their city centre
Manukau City centre was seen to be their city centre by: o 95% of Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board residents o 93% of Manurewa Local Board residents o 86% of Franklin Local Board residents o 77% of Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board residents o 68% of Howick Local Board residents o 13% of Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board residents
85% have visited the Manukau City centre on their own during the day in the last few months
48% have visited after dark in the last few months with a further 12% saying they have not visited recently but would like to do so in the future
Perceptions of safety visiting Manukau City centre during the day
4% reported being a recent (within the last year) victim of a crime, including intimidation and aggression, during the day in Manukau City centre Matches City Centres
average
8% feel unsafe when walking on their own during the day in Manukau City centre Less safe than City
Centres average
Locations singled out by those who feel Manukau City centre is an unsafe place to visit alone during the day were:
o Car parks, 14% identified these as unsafe areas
o Westfield Mall (11%)
In addition 28% said they generally feel unsafe everywhere in the city centre
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Perceptions of safety if visiting Manukau City centre after dark
3% reported being a recent (in the last year) victim of a crime, including intimidation and aggression, after dark in Manukau City Centre Matches City Centres
average
31% of those who visit or would like to visit after dark feel unsafe when walking in the Manukau City centre Matches City Centres
average
Locations singled out by those who feel Manukau is particularly unsafe were:
o Westfield car park, 27% identified this as an unsafe area
o Around the outside of Westfield Mall (11%)
o Car parks generally (6%)
o Bus stops at the entrance to Westfield Mall (3%)
o Hayman Park (3%)
In addition 29% said they generally felt unsafe everywhere
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
9 and out 10 rated Old Papatoetoe and Hunters Corner as being a safe place to visit on your own during the day, but more than 1 in 4 said they would feel unsafe visiting Otara town centre. Safety concerns rise after dark at all centres with Otara town centre again standing out for very high safety concerns. Visiting a public toilet at a local shopping centre is seen as significantly less safe than in other centres around the region both during the day and after dark.
Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Otara town centre 43 27 20 65
Old Papatoetoe 35 8 19 24
Hunters Corner 34 9 21 38
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
112 29 112 69
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
24% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
Of the 26 Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board resident crime victims: o 53% (n=13) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building o 41% (n=11) reported intimidation / verbal aggression / threats o 36% (n=9) reported assault / mugging o 29% (n=7) reported a car / vehicle broken into
31% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
54% said feelings about safety and crime had some (40%) or a big (15%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
18% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime with 4% said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 40% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Less safe than Region average
4% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
9% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Less safe than Region average
8% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Less safe than Region average
28% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 21% all residents Less safe than Region average
41% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 22% all residents Less safe than Region average
21% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 13% all residents Less safe than Region average
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 104 interviews with Papakura Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Papakura Local Board is grouped in Tier 5.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Papakura Local Board area is seen as one of the least safe (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Papakura Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 1
Matched the region average for 10
Lower than the region average for 16
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Papakura should be:
walking in neighbourhood streets, particularly after dark
waiting at neighbourhood bus stops, particularly after dark
Papakura town centre, particularly after dark
walking through local parks during the day time
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
31% of Papakura Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Less safe than Region average
64% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 11% saying it is safer and 22% less safe Matches Region average
14% of residents across the region feel that „south Auckland‟ is a place where they would feel unsafe, with a further 2% specifically naming Papakura
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
32% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Less safe than Region average
Of the 32 Papakura Local Board residents who feel their local neighbourhood is unsafe, the types of crime that had the greatest impact on making them feel this way was:
o 29% (n=9) said burglaries/theft had the greatest impact o 22% (n=7) behaviour of young people o 19% (n=6) assaults / muggings / personal violence
60% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 19% saying it is safer and 19% less safe Bigger improvement than
Region average
More than half (60%) the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o General localities, mentioned by 34% of residents including:
Red Hill (18%), including the Dominion Rd / Redcrest Ave area (9%), lower Redhill / Bates St area (5%), and Cross St / Valentine St area (3%)
the Rosehill / Chichester Dr area (4%), and the Kindergarten Dr area in Takanini (4%)
o Shopping centres (17%), including Papakura town centre (14%) including the Courthouse area (3%) o Parks (17%) o Papakura train station (4%) o Alleyways / side streets (4%) and near liquor outlets (3%)
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
A number of Papakura Local Board residents feel unsafe on their own during the day in their local area. Particular areas of concern are those locations residents frequent as part of their daily lives - walking through local parks, walking around neighbourhood streets, visiting a local shopping centre, and waiting for a bus.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 12 Less safe than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 16 Matches Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Papakura, Drury, Takanini town centres) 9 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 29 Less safe than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 9 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 9 Matches Region average
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Safety concerns rise further after dark. Particular areas of concern are locations that residents might need to frequent at night time as part of their daily lives, including waiting for a bus, walking around neighbourhood streets and visiting a local shopping centre.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 521 Less safe than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 662 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Papakura, Drury, Takanini town centres) 433 Less safe than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 80 Less safe than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 62 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 61 Less safe than Region average
1Based on the 73% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 49% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 61% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
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Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Residents feel fairly safe in Drury and Takanini town centres, although safety concerns do rise after dark. Some 18% of residents feel unsafe visiting Papakura town centre during the day, rising to 70% after dark.
Papakura Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Papakura town centre 41 18 29 70
Drury town centre 34 7 18 16
Takanini 41 4 25 31
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
116 14 116 62
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
Personal experience of crime
29% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
Of the 29 Papakura Local Board resident crime victims: o 52% (n=15) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building o 38% (n=11) reported intimidation / verbal aggression / threats o 23% (n=7) reported a car / vehicle broken into
35% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Less safe than Region average
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Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
53% said feelings about safety and crime had some (38%) or a big (15%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
17% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, with 4% saying they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 31% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Less safe than Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
5% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Matches Region average
22% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 15% all residents Less safe than Region average
43% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 20% all residents Less safe than Region average
16% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 9% all residents Less safe than Region average
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 103 interviews with Puketapapa Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Puketapapa Local Board is grouped in Tier 4.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Puketapapa Local Board area is seen as one of the less safe (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region with one in four feeling safety in the area has deteriorated over the last year.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Puketapapa Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 0
Matched the region average for 19
Lower than the region average for 8
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Puketapapa should be:
in local parks including nearby streets, particularly Keith Hay Park, but also Margaret Griffen / Lynfield Reserve, and War Memorial Park
at Mt Roskill, Three Kings Plaza, and Roskill South shopping centres after dark
walking in neighbourhood streets and waiting at bus stops after dark
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
12% of Puketapapa Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
59% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 12% saying it is safer and 26% less safe Less safe than Region average
Auckland Region residents generally see the Puketapapa Local Board area as a place that is relatively safe from crime for people and their vehicles
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
15% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Less safe than Region average
57% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 11% saying it is safer and 26% less safe Less safe than Region average
Half (50%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Local parks and reserves, mentioned by 20% of residents including:
Keith Hay Park (9%), War Memorial Park (5%), Lynfield Reserve (4%) and Margaret Griffen Park (3%) o Shops / town centre (11%) including:
Mt Roskill shops (5%) and Three Kings Plaza (4%) o Streets surrounding Keith Hay Park (9%) o Alleyways and side streets (7%) o The Scout/McCullough Ave area (3%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Puketapapa Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area. The exception is local parks, with 19% of residents saying they would feel unsafe walking through a local park and 20% saying they would feel unsafe using a public toilet in a neighbourhood park.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 6 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 19 Matches Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Mt Roskill, Three Kings, Roskill South) 8 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 20 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 5 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 10 Matches Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Safety concerns rise after dark, with higher than average concern expressed about visiting a local shopping centre, using park toilets and visiting a local beach after dark.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 341 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 482 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Mt Roskill, Three Kings, Roskill South) 413 Less safe than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 73 Less safe than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 47 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 63 Less safe than Region average
1Based on the 76% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 55% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 67% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Nearly all respondents rated the three nominated shopping centres as being safe places to visit on your own during the day. Safety perceptions drop significantly at night, with between 37% and 48% of those who currently visit on their own at night, or who would like to, saying their local shopping centre is an unsafe place. Respondents were also concerned about safety in shopping centre public toilets, with 18% saying they would feel unsafe using them during the day, and 64% unsafe at night time.
Puketapapa Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Mt Roskill 33 6 25 38
Three Kings 32 6 22 48
Roskill South 36 11 19 37
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
101 18 101 64
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
26% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
Of the 25 Puketapapa Local Board resident crime victims: o 59% (n=15) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building o 55% (n=14) reported cars being broken into
31% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
56% said feelings about safety and crime had some (41%) or a big (15%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Less safe than Region average
27% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, although only 2% said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Less safe than Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 26% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
2% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
3% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
3% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Matches Region average
9% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 6% all residents Matches Region average
28% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 15% all residents Matches Region average
7% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 5% all residents Matches Region average
Rodney Local Board Residents Summary - Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region Survey
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Rodney Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 102 interviews with Rodney Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Rodney Local Board is grouped in Tier 2.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Rodney Local Board area is seen as one of the safer (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Rodney Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 5
Matched the region average for 22
Lower than the region average for 0
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Rodney should be:
walking in neighbourhood streets after dark
walking through neighbourhood parks during the day and after dark
Helensville town centre
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
Rodney Local Board Residents Summary - Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region Survey
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
14% of Rodney Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
75% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 4% saying it is safer and 19% less safe Matches Region average
Auckland Region residents generally see the Rodney Local Board area as a place that is relatively safe from crime for people and their vehicles
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
Only 9% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Matches Region average
76% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 9% saying it is safer and 12% less safe Matches Region average
Just over a third (34%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being:
o Suburbs/localities in general, mentioned by 13% of residents, including: Helensville (2%) Foster Crescent, Snells Beach (2%)
o Local parks (11%), in particular Helensville parks including Porter Crescent Park (3%) o Near pubs/hotels throughout the region (5%), including Warkworth and Wellsford o Shops / town centres (4%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Rodney Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 4 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 9 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Wellsford, Warkworth, Helensville) 4 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 9 Safer than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 2 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 4 Matches Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns rise after dark, these are still on a par with, or lower than the region average. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 241 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 422 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Wellsford, Warkworth, Helensville) 213 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 52 Safer than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 39 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 42 Safer than Region average
1Based on the 67% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 50% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 51% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Whilst residents rated Wellsford and Warkworth as safe places to visit during the day, there are some with concerns about safety visiting Helensville.
Rodney Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Wellsford 24 0 12 Small base
Warkworth 29 0 15 Small base
Helensville 22 13 11 Small base
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
75 7 75 42
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
21% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
20% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
36% said feelings about safety and crime had some (26%) or a big (10%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Safer than Region average
Only 7% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, and no one said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Safer than Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 17% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
2% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre* on their own during the day Matches Region average
10% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 7% all residents Matches Region average
26% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 13% all residents Matches Region average
5% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 3% of all residents Matches Region average
*Based on Wellsford, Warkworth, and Helensville town centres
Upper Harbour Local Board Residents Summary - Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region Survey
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Upper Harbour Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 103 interviews with Upper Harbour Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Upper Harbour Local Board is grouped in Tier 2.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Upper Harbour Local Board area is seen as one of the safer (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Upper Harbour Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 7
Matched the region average for 20
Lower than the region average for 0
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the main area for focus in Upper Harbour should be addressing residents‟ concerns about:
Waiting at a neighbourhood bus stop after dark
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
Upper Harbour Local Board Residents Summary - Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region Survey
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
13% of Upper Harbour Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
58% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 18% saying it is safer and 22% less safe Safer than Region average
Auckland Region residents generally see the Upper Harbour Local Board area as a place that is relatively safe from crime for people and their vehicles
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
Only 6% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Safer than Region average
71% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 13% saying it is safer and 8% less safe Matches Region average
Only 24% of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Suburbs / localities in general, mentioned by 9% of residents, including Hobsonville Airforce Base (2%) o Local parks (7%) including the Reserve off Rising Parade in Albany (2%) o Shops / town centres (5%) including Albany Library area (2%) o Alleyways / side streets (3%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Upper Harbour Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area. The exception is public toilets in local parks, with 12% of residents feeling it would be unsafe to use these during the day.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 2 Safer than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 4 Safer than Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Albany Village, Greenhithe, Westpark) 6 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 12 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 1 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 3 Matches Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns rise after dark, these are still lower than, or on a par with the region average. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 111 Safer than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 312 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Albany Village, Greenhithe, Westpark) 103 Safer than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 53 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 30 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 38 Matches Region average
1Based on the 73% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 47% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 64% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Albany Village and Greenhithe were rated as being safe places to visit on your own both during the day and Albany Village at night. However 38% said they would feel unsafe using a public toilet at a local shopping centre after dark.
Upper Harbour Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Albany Village 50 4 25 0
Greenhithe 22 9 15 Small base
Westpark 13 Small base 8 Small base
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
85 6 85 38
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
15% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Safer than Region average
18% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
42% said feelings about safety and crime had some (32%) or a big (10%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
14% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, although no one said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 14% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
3% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre* on their own during the day Matches Region average
7% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 5% all residents Matches Region average
12% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 5% all residents Matches Region average
6% of those who visit/ wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 3% all residents Matches Region average
*Based mainly on Albany Village, Greenhithe, Westpark shopping centres
Waiheke Local Board Residents Summary - Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region Survey
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Waiheke Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
Longdill and Associates
Waiheke Local Board Residents Summary - Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region Survey
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 100 interviews with Waiheke Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Waiheke Local Board is grouped in Tier 1.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Waiheke Local Board area is seen as one of the safest (from crime) areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Waiheke Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 21
Matched the region average for 6
Lower than the region average for 0
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
Waiheke Local Board Residents Summary - Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region Survey
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
Only 12% of Waiheke Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
79% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance divided - 9% saying it is safer and 9% less safe Matches Region average
Auckland Region residents generally see the Waiheke Local Board area as a place that is relatively safe from crime for people and their vehicles
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
Only 2% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Safer than Region average
87% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago with the balance (11%) saying it is safer Safer than Region average
Only 14% of residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o The main shopping centres (6%), including Oneroa, Ostend, Surfdale and Onetangi o Beaches (4%), including Oneroa beach, Onetangi beach, and Palm beach after dark
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Waiheke Local Board residents generally feel very safe on their own during the day in their local area. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 0 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 0 Safer than Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Oneroa, Ostend, Onetangi) 1 Safer than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 2 Safer than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 0 Safer than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 0 Safer than Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns rise after dark these are still lower than the region average. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 51 Safer than Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 52 Safer than Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Oneroa, Ostend, Onetangi) 33 Safer than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 16 Safer than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 3 Safer than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 6 Safer than Region average
1Based on the 83% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 60% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 76% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Waiheke Local Board residents generally feel very safe visiting local shopping centres, both during the day and after dark.
Waiheke Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Oneroa 33 0 28 0
Ostend 32 3 26 8
Onetangi 33 0 20 0
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
98 2 98 11
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
15% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Safer than Region average
14% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Safer than Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
20% said feelings about safety and crime had some (11%) or a big (9%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Safer than Region average
7% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime although no one said they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Safer than Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 6% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Safer than Region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Matches Region average
1% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 1% all residents Safer than Region average
2% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 1% all residents Safer than Region average
1% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 1% all residents Safer than Region average
Waitakere Ranges Local Board Residents Summary - Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region Survey
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Waitakere Ranges Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
March 2012
For further information please contact Judi Longdill (09) 534 1252
Longdill and Associates
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 95 interviews with Waitakere Ranges Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Waitakere Ranges Local Board is grouped in Tier 3.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Waitakere Ranges Local Board area matches the average level of safety seen across the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Waitakere Ranges Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 1
Matched the region average for 26
Lower than the region average for 0
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Waitakere Ranges should
be:
walking in local parks during the day
visiting Glen Eden Village after dark
waiting at a neighbourhood bus stop after dark
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
Key Findings
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Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
17% of Waitakere Ranges Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
74% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 13% saying it is safer and 12% less safe Matches Region average
Auckland Region residents generally see the Waitakere Ranges Local Board area as a place that is relatively safe from crime, although 5% of all respondents citywide felt that „West Auckland‟ in general was an unsafe place to leave their car, and 3% felt they themselves would be unsafe (note this could also refer to areas within the neighbouring Henderson-Massey Local Board area).
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
15% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Matches Region average
83% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 9% saying it is safer and 7% less safe Matches Region average
Just over half (51%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being:
o Parks, mentioned by 16% of residents, including Prospect Park (2%) and Parrs Park (2%) o Local shops / town centres (15%) including Glen Eden Mall/shops (9%) o Train stations and bus stops (7%) including New Lynn transport centre (2%) o Glen Eden between Glendale Rd and West Coast Rd (6%) o Titirangi beaches – French Bay, Wood Bay (4%) o Glen Eden bars (3%) and alleyways / side streets generally (3%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Waitakere Ranges Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area, however 15% of residents feel it would be unsafe to walk through a neighbourhood park, and 13% feel unsafe using a public toilet at a local park.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 5 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 15 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Glen Eden, Titirangi, Ranui) 4 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 13 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 2 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 2 Safer than Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Although safety concerns rise after dark, these are still on a par with the region average. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 241 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 472 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Glen Eden, Titirangi, Ranui) 233 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 58 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 40 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 42 Matches Region average
1Based on the 72% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 51% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 65% of residents who currently visit a local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Residents generally rated the three centres as being safe places to visit during the day. Safety concerns increased at night in Glen Eden village, with some 32% saying they would feel unsafe visiting after dark.
Waitakere Ranges Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Glen Eden village 32 5 21 32
Titirangi village 29 0 14 Small base
Ranui 5 Small base 2 Small base
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
66 7 66 36
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
27% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
Of the 26 Waitakere Ranges Local Board resident crime victims: o 56% (n=15) reported cars/vehicles being broken into o 41% (n=11) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building
18% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
41% said feelings about safety and crime had some (30%) or a big (11%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
18% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, with 2% saying that they felt this fear at least once a month or more
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 23% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
2% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
6% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre* on their own during the day Matches Region average
15% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 10% all residents
Matches Region average
20% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 9% all residents Matches Region average
7% of those who visit/ wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 4% all residents Matches Region average
*Based mainly on Glen Eden village, Titirangi village and Ranui shops
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Waitemata Local Board Summary
Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 96 interviews with Waitemata Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert-Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Waitemata Local Board is grouped in Tier 3.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Waitemata Local Board area generally matches the average level of safety seen across the Auckland Region.
Safety perceptions for visiting the Auckland City centre alone during the day are above the average across the four regional city centres – Auckland, Takapuna, Henderson and Manukau, but drop to match the average for visiting after dark.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about (excluding the city centre), the safety ratings given by Waitemata Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 3
Matched the region average for 21
Lower than the region average for 3
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Waitemata should be:
In the city centre after dark, including city centre parks
Waiting at a neighbourhood bus stop after dark
Walking around neighbourhood streets and through local parks after dark
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
18% of Waitemata Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
69% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 10% saying it is safer and 15% less safe Matches Region average
Auckland Region residents generally see the Waitemata Local Board area, outside of the city centre, as being a safe place to be. Some 8% said they would feel unsafe in the city centre and 14% felt their vehicle would be unsafe in this location.
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
11% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Matches Region average
68% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 8% saying it is safer and 16% less safe Matches Region average
Over half (59%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Parks, mentioned by 29% of residents, including:
Albert Park (6%) and Myers Park (5%) Victoria Park (3%), the Domain (2%) and Cox‟s Bay Park (2%)
o Local shops / town centres (25%), including: K Road (10%), the Midtown area – Victoria St West / Hobson / Albert St (8%), Fort St/Emily Place (5%), and Queen St (4%)
the Viaduct (3%), the Wakefield St area – Liverpool St / City Rd / St Paul St (3%), and Grafton Bridge (2%) Ponsonby Rd and side streets (3%), and Grey Lynn shops (2%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Waitemata Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area, although 13% would feel unsafe using a toilet at a local park. Waitemata residents feel safer waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood than residents across the Auckland region.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 4 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 8 Matches Region average
Visiting a local shopping centre (mainly Newmarket, Ponsonby) 1 Safer than Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 13 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 1 Safer than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 5 Matches Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Safety concerns rise after dark but are still on a par with the region average, except for the use of neighbourhood parks, including park toilets. Waitemata residents also feel safer waiting for a bus than Auckland region residents in general.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 261 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 602 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Newmarket, Ponsonby) 163 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 73 Less safe than Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 35 Safer than Region average
Visiting a beach near them 53 Matches Region average
1Based on the 90% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 63% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 68% of residents who currently visit a local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Auckland City centre (based on those who named Auckland City centre as their city centre)
When presented with a choice of Auckland City centre, Takapuna town centre, Henderson town centre and Manukau City centre, 44% of respondents region wide nominated Auckland as their city centre
Auckland City centre was seen to be their city centre by: o 100% of Waitemata Local Board residents o 98% of Orakei Local Board residents o 95% of Waiheke Local Board residents o 94% of Albert-Eden Local Board residents o 90% of Puketapapa Local Board residents o 86% of Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board residents o 66% of Great Barrier Local Board residents o 51% of Whau Local Board residents
81% have visited the Auckland City centre on their own during the day in the last few months
73% have visited after dark in the last few months with a further 10% saying they have not visited recently but would like to do so in the future
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Perceptions of safety visiting Auckland City centre during the day
4% reported being a recent (within the last year) victim of a crime, including intimidation and aggression, during the day in Auckland City Centre Less safe than City
Centres average
5% feel unsafe when walking on their own during the day in the Auckland City centre Safer than City Centres
average
Perceptions of safety if visiting Auckland City centre after dark
6% reported being a recent (in the last year) victim of a crime, including intimidation and aggression, after dark in the Auckland City Centre Less safe than City
Centres average
29% of those who visit or would like to visit after dark feel unsafe when walking in the Auckland City centre Matches City Centres
average
Locations singled out as being perceived as particularly unsafe were:
o The upper city – K Rd and side streets, upper Queen St/Mayoral Drive, Aotea Square, noted by 17% of those who feel it is unsafe after dark
o Queen St unspecified, 13%
o Downtown – Fort St, Britomart, Quay St, Viaduct, 10%
o Mid city – Victoria / Wellesley St, High St / Lorne St, 7%
o Albert Park, 7%
o Side streets off Queen St, 6%
o Back streets, alleyways generally, 9%
o Outside bars / clubs generally, 7%
In addition 20% said they generally felt unsafe everywhere
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Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
Residents rated the two centres as being safe places to visit during the day. Safety concerns increased at night, particularly in Ponsonby where 23% said they would feel unsafe visiting after dark. Over half (53%) felt it would be unsafe to use a public toilet at a local shopping centre at night time.
Waitemata Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Newmarket 50 1 33 12
Ponsonby 26 0 20 23
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
76 7 76 53
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
Personal experience of crime
30% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
Of the 30 Waitemata Local Board resident crime victims: o 57% (n=17) reported intimidation / verbal aggression / threats o 42% (n=13) reported cars / vehicles being broken into o 35% (n=11) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building
34% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Less safe than Region average
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Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
50% said feelings about safety and crime had some (27%) or a big (23%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
20% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, with 1% saying that they felt this fear at least once a month or more
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time and these instances happen often.
Overall, 21% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
3% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
4% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
2% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre on their own during the day Matches Region average
9% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 8% all residents Matches Region average
26% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 16% all residents Matches Region average
7% of those who visit/ wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 3% all residents Matches Region average
*Based mainly on Ponsonby and Newmarket
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Whau Local Board Summary
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Executive Summary
In late 2011, Community Safety in Auckland Council commissioned Longdill and Associates to undertake a major region wide survey on people‟s perceptions of safety from crime. The research will guide the support, planning and prioritisation of community safety advocacy, initiatives and projects.
The survey used a mixed methodology of an online survey supplemented by telephone interviews to gather the views of 2,211 Auckland region residents aged 16 and older. The survey sample was structured to be representative of each Local Board area in terms of gender, age and ethnicity and included 102 interviews with Whau Local Board residents.
The 21 Local Boards have been grouped into five tiers based on key safety from crime perceptions.
Tier 1 - safest Waiheke, Great Barrier, Hibiscus-Bays
Tier 2 Rodney, Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour, Howick, Orakei, Franklin
Tier 3 Kaipatiki, Waitakere Ranges, Albert-Eden, Waitemata
Tier 4 Whau, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki
Tier 5 – least safe Henderson-Massey, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papakura
Whau Local Board is grouped in Tier 4.
Based on residents‟ perceptions, the Whau Ward is seen as less safe than a number of other Local Board areas in the Auckland Region.
Of the 27 key locations / situations asked about, the safety ratings given by Whau Local Board residents were:
Higher than the region average for 1
Matched the region average for 23
Lower than the region average for 3
Given the importance for people to feel safe in their neighbourhood, the areas for focus in addressing safety concerns in Whau should be:
in town centres including Avondale (especially safety after dark) and New Lynn, including the Transport Centre
after dark when walking in neighbourhood streets and waiting at bus stops
walking through local parks during the day and after dark
Detailed results of the survey and the questionnaire are available in the report „Public Perceptions of Safety from Crime in the Auckland Region‟, Longdill and Associates Ltd, March 2012.
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Key Findings
Perceptions of safety questions were based on a 4 point scale – very safe, fairly safe, fairly unsafe, very unsafe.
In this report „safe‟ = very + fairly safe and „unsafe‟ = fairly + very unsafe.
General perceptions of safety from crime in the Auckland Region
24% of Whau Local Board residents feel the Auckland Region is an unsafe place for people and / or their property and possessions Matches Region average
62% feel the Auckland Region is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 9% saying it is safer and 27% less safe Less safe than Region average
Apart from a small number of residents in immediate neighbouring areas, most people who live further afield in the Auckland Region see the area as being relatively safe (from crime)
General perceptions of neighbourhood safety
16% see their local neighbourhood as being an unsafe place Matches Region average
55% feel their local neighbourhood is as safe as it was a year ago, with the balance divided - 19% saying it is safer and 17% less safe Safer than Region average
Nearly half (45%) of the residents named at least one neighbourhood location that they felt was particularly unsafe – the main locations being: o Local shops / town centres, mentioned by 15% of residents, including:
New Lynn town centre (7%) including Great North Rd shops (4%) and Lynnmall (3%) Avondale shops (4%)
o Local parks / reserves (11%) o The area between Rosebank Rd and the Whau River in Avondale (4%) o Alleyways / side streets in general (4%) o The Boundary Rd / Whitney St area in Blockhouse Bay (3%) o New Lynn Transport Centre (3%) o Beaches (3%) including Blockhouse Bay beach (2%)
Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own during the day:
Whau Local Board residents generally feel safe on their own during the day in their local area, although 14% feel unsafe walking through a neighbourhood park, and 18% feel unsafe using a toilet in a local park.
% who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 8 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 14 Matches Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Avondale, New Lynn, Kelston) 11 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 18 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 3 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 8 Matches Region average
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Perceptions of safety in various locations on their own after dark:
Safety concerns rise after dark, particularly for walking through local parks and visiting a local beach at night. % who feel unsafe
Walking around their neighbourhood streets 361 Matches Region average
Walking through a neighbourhood park 632 Less safe than Region average
Visiting a particular local shopping centre (mainly Avondale, New Lynn, Kelston) 273 Matches Region average
Using a public toilet at a local park 62 Matches Region average
Waiting for a bus in their neighbourhood 42 Matches Region average
Visiting a beach near them 57 Less safe than Region average
1Based on the 76% of residents who currently walk around neighbourhood streets, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
2Based on the 52% of residents who currently walk through neighbourhood parks, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
3Based on the 58% of residents who currently visit the local shopping centre, or would like to be able to, on their own after dark
Perceptions of safety if visiting local shopping centres
Survey respondents were asked to say how safe they felt when visiting one of three nominated local shopping centres on their own, both during the day and after dark. The names of the centres were rotated. Those unfamiliar with a particular centre were able to choose another centre to answer for.
New Lynn and, to a lesser extent, Kelston, were rated as being safe places to visit on your own during the day by most residents. Avondale was considered unsafe by a high 18%. Safety perceptions drop for all centres at night with 40% of those who currently visit Avondale on their own at night, or who would like to, saying it is an unsafe place.
Whau Local Board area shopping centres included in the survey
Visiting on their own during the day Visiting on their own after dark
Sample Size % who rate as unsafe Sample Size % of those who visit, or would like to visit, who rated as unsafe
Avondale 41 18 18 40
New Lynn 39 3 33 25
Kelston 34 12 17 17
Using a public toilet at a local shopping centre
114 11 114 49
Figures in green indicate safer than the average for shopping centres across the region
Figures in red indicate less safe than the average for shopping centres across the region
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Personal experience of crime
29% said they, or a household member, had been the victim of crime in the Auckland Region in the last year Matches Region average
Of the 28 Whau Local Board resident crime victims: o 62% (n=17) reported burglaries / theft from their home, garage, or building o 36% (n=10) reported cars being broken into
30% reported being the victim of harassment, intimidation or assault during the last year Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on daily activities
53% said feelings about safety and crime had some (34%) or a big (19%) effect on what they do on a daily basis, such as the places they go and the things they do
Matches Region average
16% reported being fearful on the previous day that they or family members would become a victim of crime, with 6% saying they felt this fear at least once a month or more often
Matches Region average
Impact of crime and safety on quality of life
A person‟s quality of life is said to be impacted when they feel very or fairly unsafe in a particular location/situation, are very or fairly fearful at the time, and these instances happen often.
Overall, 21% of residents have their quality of life impacted upon to some extent, due to their crime and safety concerns limiting some of the activities they do, or would like to do. These include:
Matches Region average
0% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in their neighbourhood during the day Matches Region average
3% are impacted by concerns about safety when walking on their own in a local park during the day Matches Region average
1% are impacted by concerns about safety when visiting a local shopping centre* on their own during the day Matches Region average
16% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own in their neighbourhood after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 12% all residents Matches Region average
26% of those who walk/wish to walk on their own through a local park after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 13% all residents Matches Region average
10% of those who visit/wish to visit a local shopping centre on their own after dark are impacted by concerns about safety = 6% all residents Matches Region average