Crimes Recorded by the Police in New Zealand

Crimes recorded by the police reached 451 '000 in 2009 in New Zealand, according to the United Nations. This is 4.64% more than in the previous year.

Historically, crimes recorded by the police in New Zealand reached an all time high of 478 '000 in 1996 and an all time low of 287 '000 in 1980.

New Zealand has been ranked 16th within the group of 37 countries we follow in terms of crimes recorded by the police.