Welcome to the May 2026 edition of our NZ Property Crime Monthly Update — a risk advisor’s review of verified burglaries, robberies, ram-raids and retail offending affecting New Zealand businesses. May remained elevated, but the pattern shifted slightly from April. Rather than a concentration of rapid counter-jump and smash-and-grab attacks, a greater proportion of incidents involved forced entry, repeat targeting, and offenders exploiting unattended premises after hours.
For context and trend comparison, review our NZ Property Crime April 2026 update and the NZ Property Crime Annual Executive Summary 2025.
The dominant tactic during May was straightforward: offenders targeted locations offering the fastest path to valuable goods, cash, or restricted areas. Multiple incidents involved forced entry through vulnerable frontages, repeated attacks on retail premises, and offenders entering or operating with little immediate physical resistance. Several businesses were targeted alongside neighbouring stores, demonstrating how offenders often assess entire commercial areas rather than individual sites.
The primary vulnerability exploited was the absence of physical friction at the point of entry. In many cases, offenders did not need to overcome sophisticated security systems; they simply located the weakest access point and acted quickly. Where barriers, grilles, screens, or protected zones were absent, incidents were frequently completed before any response could occur.
The practical lesson remains unchanged: delay matters. CCTV captures evidence and alarms create notification, but neither prevents access. Physical security that slows movement, restricts access routes, or separates offenders from targets forces additional decisions and increases the likelihood of abandonment or interception.
May’s incidents reinforce a consistent trend: offenders continue to favour locations where entry can be achieved quickly and with minimal resistance. Businesses that introduce physical barriers create valuable time, and time remains one of the most effective crime-prevention tools available.
Incidents were recorded across Auckland and numerous regional centres, highlighting that property crime risk is not confined to major cities. Retail premises, service stations, convenience stores, and small commercial businesses remain frequent targets due to the combination of accessible goods, predictable layouts, and visible opportunities.
“Recommended Physical Security” refers to measures that may have reduced impact or entry success based on incident details. These are retrospective observations, not prior Xpanda recommendations.
Many of the incidents below may have been prevented or their impact reduced through the use of a security grille or expanding door.
Case Studies of NZ Property Crime in May 2026
Date: 29 May 2026
Location: Epsom, Auckland
Crime Category: Ram-Raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards. Expanding Grilles
Date: 29 May 2026
Location: New Lynn, Auckland
Crime Category: Shoplifting
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump screen
Date: 27 May 2026
Location: Timaru
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards. Anti-Jump screen
Date: 26 May 2026
Location: Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: 26 May 2026
Location: Feilding
Crime Category: Theft
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Perimeter security, Bollards
Date: 25 May 2026
Location: Ponsonby, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump screen
Date: 24 May 2026
Location: Blenheim
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: 22 May 2026
Location: South Auckland
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump screen
Date: 21 May 2026
Location: Epsom, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: 20 May 2026
Location: Dunedin
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: 20 May 2026
Location: Onehunga, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV; padlock
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: 20 May 2026
Location: Thames, Coromandel
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: 16 May 2026
Location: Huntsbury, Christchurch
Crime Category: Ram-Raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: 9 May 2026
Location: Hamilton
Crime Category: Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards. Anti-Jump screen
Date: 8 May 2026
Location: Papakura, Auckland
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: Security guard intervention
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump screen
Date: 8 May 2026
Location: Rangiora, Christchurch
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: 8 May 2026
Location: Albany, Auckland
Crime Category: Robbery-related assault
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump screen
Date: 5 May 2026
Location: Point Chevalier, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: 5 May 2026
Location: Whangamatā
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: 2 May 2026
Location: Paraparaumu / Levin
Crime Category: Shoplifting
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump screen
Date: 2 May 2026
Location: Upper Hutt
Crime Category: Violent to Staff
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump screen
Date: 1 May 2026
Location: Laingholm, Auckland
Crime Category: Theft / Fuel theft
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump screen
The incidents documented in NZ property crime May 2026 reinforce the importance of introducing physical friction at entry points, counters and vulnerable retail frontages before offenders can gain access.
Welcome to the April 2026 edition of our NZ Property Crime Monthly Update — a risk advisor’s review of verified burglaries, ram-raids and aggravated robberies affecting New Zealand businesses. This series is not written to report crime; it exists to interpret offender behaviour and extract practical security insight for NZ business owners. April shows a clear escalation in both volume and execution — with a higher number of recorded incidents than March, combined with faster, more aggressive entry tactics. This is not just more crime; it is more crime being completed successfully in less time, indicating that many sites still present near-zero resistance at the point of attack.
For context and trend comparison, review our NZ Property Crime March 2026 update and the NZ Property Crime Annual Executive Summary 2025.
The dominant tactic this month continued to shift toward rapid-entry, high-aggression “jump and grab” offences and short-duration smash-and-grab attacks. Offenders consistently prioritised speed over concealment, often entering within seconds of arrival and exiting before any meaningful response could occur. In multiple cases, offenders bypassed traditional entry points entirely — exploiting open trading conditions or physically jumping counters to access restricted areas. The pattern is clear: where barriers are absent, offenders do not attempt to defeat security — they simply route around it.
The primary vulnerability exploited in April was the absence of immediate physical friction at the point of interaction — particularly at counters, entry thresholds, and glazed frontages. Where offenders encountered no delay between intent and access, incidents were completed in seconds. Staff presence alone did not deter action; in several cases it became a liability when no protective separation existed. Environments that introduced even minimal delay — through barriers, screens, or layered entry — showed reduced loss or forced abandonment.
The practical implication is straightforward: prevention is no longer about detection, but interruption. CCTV and alarms record events; they do not slow them. Offenders are selecting sites where entry time is effectively zero. Introducing physical resistance — such as counter-top anti-jump barriers, internal security grilles, or protected entry zones — forces a decision point. That delay increases exposure, raises risk, and directly reduces the likelihood of a completed offence.
Public reporting represents only a fraction of total incidents. April’s signal is not just an increase in volume, but a compression of time — more offences occurring, completed faster, and with less hesitation. Locations without immediate physical friction are being repeatedly prioritised.
Incidents were concentrated across Auckland, with additional activity in Tauranga, Waikato, and regional centres. Dairies, convenience stores, and service stations remain primary targets — particularly where high-value items are visible and accessible within seconds of entry.
“Recommended Physical Security” refers to measures that may have reduced impact or entry time based on incident details. These are retrospective observations, not prior Xpanda recommendations.
Many of these incidents below could have been avoided with a simple security grille or expanding door
Case Studies of NZ Property Crime in April 2026
Date: 30 Apr 2026
Location: Christchurch
Crime Category: Fuel theft
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 30 Apr 2026
Location: Hastings
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: Non mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 29 Apr 2026
Location: Dannevirke
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 28 Apr 2026
Location: Mataura Island
Crime Category: Aggravated burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 24 Apr 2026
Location: Kerikeri
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 22 Apr 2026
Location: Marton
Crime Category: Theft
Security Measures Mentioned: Locks bypassed
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 21 Apr 2026
Location: Whangārei
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 21 Apr 2026
Location: Sockburn, Christchurch
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 21 Apr 2026
Location: Southland
Crime Category: Fuel theft
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 20 Apr 2026
Location: Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 20 Apr 2026
Location: Frankton, Hamilton
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 17 Apr 2026
Location: Somerfield, Christchurch
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 17 Apr 2026
Location: Glen Innes, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 16 Apr 2026
Location: Chartwell, Hamilton
Crime Category: Fuel theft
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 16 Apr 2026
Location: Northland
Crime Category: Burglary / vehicle theft
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 15 Apr 2026
Location: Manurewa, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 15 Apr 2026
Location: Ponsonby, Auckland
Crime Category: Vehicle theft
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 15 Apr 2026
Location: Christchurch (Shirley/Dallington)
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 14 Apr 2026
Location: Counties Manukau
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 14 Apr 2026
Location: Counties Manukau
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 13 Apr 2026
Location: Kaikohe
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 12 Apr 2026
Location: Manukau, Auckland
Crime Category: Armed Robbery (Alleged)
Security Measures Mentioned: Fog Cannon
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 10 Apr 2026
Location: Southland
Crime Category: Fuel theft
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 9 Apr 2026
Location: Otahuhu, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary / Vandalism
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 9 Apr 2026
Location: Miramar, Wellington
Crime Category: Ram-Raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards / Ram Beams
Date: 9 Apr 2026
Location: Miramar, Wellington
Crime Category: Ram-Raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards / Ram Beams
Date: 7 Apr 2026
Location: New Plymouth
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 7 Apr 2026
Location: New Plymouth
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 6 Apr 2026
Location: Shirley, Christchurch
Crime Category: Armed robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 6 Apr 2026
Location: Dallington, Christchurch
Crime Category: Armed robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 3 Apr 2026
Location: Botany, Auckland
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 2 Apr 2026
Location: Panmure, Auckland
Crime Category: Ram-Raid
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV, Alarm
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards / Ram Beams
Date: 1 Apr 2026
Location: Sandringham, Auckland
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 1 Apr 2026
Location: Hastings
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 1 Apr 2026
Location: Auckland City
Crime Category: Theft / Fraud
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Welcome to the March 2026 edition of our NZ Property Crime Monthly Update — a risk advisor’s review of 24 verified burglaries, ram-raids and aggravated robberies affecting New Zealand businesses. This series is not written to report crime; it exists to interpret offender behaviour and extract practical security insight for NZ business owners. NZ property crime March 2026 saw a significant 60% increase in recorded incidents compared to the previous month, signaling a shift toward more coordinated and violent retail theft.
For context and trend comparison, review our NZ Property Crime February 2026 update and the NZ Property Crime Annual Executive Summary 2025.
The primary tactic observed this month shifted toward coordinated group-based entries and the use of stolen vehicles for both breaching and extraction. We saw a rise in “blitz” style attacks where offenders prioritized speed over stealth, often targeting high-value inventory in plain sight. In several cases, such as the aerodrome and tool-store breaches, offenders exploited the perceived security of industrial-grade structures that lacked specific resistance to focused mechanical or vehicular force.
Vulnerabilities exploited in March centered on “visual availability” and low internal friction. Most successful breaches relied on unreinforced glass frontages or unsecured secondary access points that allowed immediate entry. Where staff were present, the absence of counter-level barriers like anti-jump screens created a vulnerability that offenders exploited through rapid intimidation. To reduce these outcomes, the focus must move beyond CCTV toward physical measures—like steel expanding grilles or bollards—that force offenders to spend more time on the breach, significantly increasing their risk of detection.
Public reporting represents a fraction of total property crime. The March signals are a clear warning: we are seeing sustained ram-raid capability and a greater disregard for standard deterrents. The value of this dataset lies in these escalation signals—identifying predictable weaknesses before they are targeted again.
Incidents spanned Auckland (with high density in Henderson and Glen Eden), Rotorua, Northland, and the Waikato. Dairies, service stations, and trade suppliers remain consistent targets, particularly where inventory is easily accessed once the perimeter is breached.
“Recommended Physical Security” refers to measures that may have reduced impact or entry time based on incident details. These are retrospective observations, not prior Xpanda recommendations.
Many of these incidents below could have been avoided with a simple security grille or expanding door
Case Studies of NZ Property Crime in March 2026
Police arrest three and find a firearm in central Auckland
Newstalk ZB / RNZ | Mar 30, 2026
Date: Mar 30, 2026
Location: CBD, Auckland
Crime Category: Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: Mar 30, 2026
Location: Glenn Eden, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: Mar 27, 2026
Location: Kaikohe
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Roller Door Locks
Date: Mar 27, 2026
Location: Christchurch
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Mar 27, 2026
Location: Christchurch
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Mar 26, 2026
Location: Christchurch
Crime Category: Shoplifting / theft
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Mar 25, 2026
Location: Whanganui
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: Mar 24, 2026
Location: Manawatū
Crime Category: Burglary (multiple)
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Various
Date: Mar 23, 2026
Location: Napier
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Community railway hit by costly break-in
The Valley Profile | Mar 21, 2026
Date: Mar 21, 2026
Location: Thames
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Mar 21, 2026
Location: Invercargill
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: Panic Button
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Police find firearm and arrest three after police chase in central Auckland
Newstalk ZB | Mar 20, 2026
Date: Mar 20, 2026
Location: CBD, Auckland
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery / Armed
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: Mar 17, 2026
Location: Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
Crime Category: Ram Raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards / Ram Beam
Date: Mar 12, 2026
Location: Hillcrest, Hamilton
Crime Category: Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: Mar 10, 2026
Location: Henderson, Auckland
Crime Category: Attempted Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: Mar 9, 2026
Location: Dannevirke
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: Mar 7, 2026
Location: Rotorua
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: Mar 6, 2026
Location: Henderson, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Mar 5, 2026
Location: Grey Lynn, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Shirtless’ and ‘erratic’ man charged with Auckland service station break-in
Stuff / Police Release | Mar 4, 2026
Date: Mar 4, 2026
Location: Glen Eden, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary / Theft
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Mar 3, 2026
Location: Clarks Beach, Auckland
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: Mar 2, 2026
Location: Gisborne
Crime Category: Attempted robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: Mar 1, 2026
Location: Henderson, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Mar 1, 2026
Location: K-Road, Auckland
Crime Category: Shoplifting
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Reviewing the trends in NZ property crime March 2026 highlights the critical need for physical hardening to protect staff and assets against evolving entry methods.
Welcome to the February edition of our NZ Property Crime Monthly Update — a review of verified burglaries, ram-raids and aggravated robberies affecting New Zealand businesses. This series focuses on offender behaviour, exploited vulnerabilities, and prevention insight. NZ property crime February 2026 recorded 15 verified incidents involving burglaries, ram-raids and aggravated robberies affecting businesses nationwide.
For context and trend comparison, review our NZ Property Crime January 2026 update and the NZ Property Crime Annual Executive Summary 2025.
While total volume eased slightly from January, severity remained high. A greater share of incidents involved direct confrontation, weapon use, or deliberate intimidation. The recurring pattern: rapid forced entry, immediate control of staff or space, and fast exit before resistance can build.
Most cases relied on unreinforced frontage, unsecured after-hours access, or low internal friction once inside. Where vehicles were used, they defeated glazing. Where weapons were used, they neutralised staff response within seconds. Security was rarely mentioned beyond CCTV or post-incident response.
Public reporting represents a fraction of total property crime. The value of this dataset lies in escalation signals — weapon visibility, sustained ram-raid capability, and repeat targeting of predictable weaknesses.
Incidents spanned Auckland, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay and Manawatū. Dairies, liquor outlets, trade suppliers and small retailers remain consistent targets, particularly where frontage and stock are easily accessed.
“Recommended Physical Security” refers to measures that may have reduced impact or entry time based on incident details. These are retrospective observations, not prior Xpanda recommendations.
Case Studies of NZ Property Crime in February 2026
Date: Feb 21, 2026
Location: Palmerston North
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Feb 19, 2026
Location: Timaru
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Feb 19, 2026
Location: Te Rapa, Hamilton
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Feb 18, 2026
Location: Newmarket, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
A man was arrested following an alleged aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Auckland.
https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/02/24/man-hiding-in-closet-arrested-after-alleged-auckland-aggravated-robbery/
Date: Feb 16, 2026
Location: New Lynn, Auckland
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Feb 16, 2026
Location: Westshore, Napier
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Feb 13, 2026
Location: Waipukurau
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Feb 12, 2026
Location: Feilding
Crime Category: Ram-raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
An aggravated robbery attempt at an Auckland dairy involved forced entry and intimidation of staff.
NZ Herald Article
Date: Feb 10, 2026
Location: Auckland
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Feb 8, 2026
Location: Hastings
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Feb 8, 2026
Location: Waikato
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Feb 6, 2026
Location: Upper Hutt
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Feb 5, 2026
Location: Glen Eden, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Feb 4, 2026
Location: Upper Hutt
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Early February 2026
Location: Devonport, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None Mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Welcome to the January edition of our NZ Property Crime Monthly Update – a monthly review of verified burglaries, ram-raids, aggravated robberies and other attacks affecting New Zealand businesses. Each issue tracks what offenders are doing on the ground, how they’re getting in, and what patterns are emerging across the country. NZ property crime January 2026 records 20 verified incidents involving ram-raids, burglaries, aggravated robberies and violent retail offending affecting businesses across New Zealand.
January stayed ugly. The dataset records 20 verified incidents across the month, with offending spanning burglaries, ram-raids, aggravated robberies, armed intimidation and violent shoplifting. Several cases involved weapons or direct threats to staff, including incidents where offenders were reported to have used an axe, machetes, or a firearm (or firearm-like weapon) to control workers during theft. In other cases, offenders used speed and force – smashing entry points or using vehicles – then relied on quick getaways and stolen cars to escape.
As we’ve noted in our annual reporting, public news coverage captures well under 1% of police-recorded property crime; the value of this dataset is not volume, but the severity signals and escalation patterns it reveals.
Geographically, Auckland continued to dominate the reporting, with incidents across multiple suburbs (including Howick, Sunnyvale, Sunnynook and Newmarket), alongside sustained pressure in Waikato and incidents reaching as far as Northland, Hawke’s Bay and Christchurch. The spread matters: this is not confined to one “bad area”. The same methods are showing up across regions and store types – particularly dairies, liquor outlets, small retailers and high-value stock targets.
This month’s cases again underline how quickly offenders can breach an unprotected frontage or overwhelm staff once inside. In the reporting, security was rarely mentioned beyond after-the-fact CCTV or Police tracking. The practical takeaway remains the same: visible, friction-adding physical layers – internal grilles, after-hours barriers, anti-ram protection, and staff-side shielding (such as anti-jump screens) – are the simplest way to slow entry, reduce access to stock, and cut repeat victimisation.
At Xpanda NZ, our focus with the Crime Watch series stays practical: turn headline events into usable insight. Understanding how these attacks happened is the first step in reducing how often they succeed.
“Recommended Physical Security” refers to measures that would have reduced impact or entry time based on the incident details. These are retrospective observations, not prior Xpanda recommendations.
Case Studies of NZ Property Crime in January 2026
Date: 28 Jan 2026
Location: Napier
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 23 Jan 2026
Location: Waikato (multiple scenes)
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 22 Jan 2026
Location: Feilding
Crime Category: Burglary with weapons
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 20 Jan 2026
Location: Newmarket, Auckland
Crime Category: Stabbing / Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: 21 Jan 2026
Location: Addington, Christchurch
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 16 Jan 2026
Location: Howick, Auckland
Crime Category: Ram-raid / Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: Ineffective grilles
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding grilles
Date: 15 Jan 2026
Location: Helensville
Crime Category: Ram raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards or Ram Beam
Date: 12 Jan 2026
Location: Upper Hutt
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding grilles
Date: 11 Jan 2026
Location: Okaihau
Crime Category: Armed robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 9 Jan 2026
Location: Hamilton
Crime Category: Ram raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards or Ram Beam
Date: 8 Jan 2026
Location: Whangārei
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 8 Jan 2026
Location: Sunnynook, Auckland
Crime Category: Armed robbery / Violent shoplifting
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 6 Jan 2026
Location: Sunnyvale, Auckland
Crime Category: Armed robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: 6 Jan 2026
Location: West Auckland
Crime Category: Armed robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: Early Jan 2026
Location: Hutt Valley
Crime Category: Aggravated robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 2 Jan 2026
Location: Thames
Crime Category: Aggravated burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 13 Jan 2026
Location: Palmerston North
Crime Category: Ram raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards or Ram Beam
Date: 13 Jan 2026
Location: Three Kings, Auckland
Crime Category: Attempted burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 24 Jan 2026
Location: Cambridge
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 23 Jan 2026
Location: Waikato (multiple scenes)
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
NZ property crime annual executive summary 2025 consolidates eight months of verified incidents affecting New Zealand businesses, based on data published in the monthly NZ Property Crime series.
Across this period, 107 media reported incidents were documented. The dataset shows a clear shift toward higher-harm offending over time, with aggravated and armed robbery forming a larger share of incidents in the latter months. While burglary remained common throughout, violent and confrontational events increased in frequency toward year end.
Public reporting captures well under 1% of police-recorded property crime. When restricted to business-related incidents, the cases documented here likely represent on the order of a few hundredths to a few tenths of a percent of total recorded offences. The value of the dataset lies in severity and escalation signals rather than volume representation.
Ram-raids were concentrated earlier in the period, while aggravated robberies, armed robberies, and aggravated shoplifting featured more prominently in later months. Several months showed elevated incident counts, with December recording the highest monthly total.
Geographically, incidents continued to cluster in major urban centres, particularly Auckland and Christchurch, reinforcing the pattern of repeat retail targeting rather than isolated, location-specific crime.
This summary is based solely on verified incidents reported in the monthly series and is intended to provide a year-to-date view of crime composition and escalation trends affecting New Zealand businesses. This NZ property crime annual executive summary 2025 serves as a reference point for understanding how business-focused offending evolved across the year.
Monthly Report Archive
For a deeper look at each month’s analysed incidents, please refer to the individual reports below:
Disclaimer: This summary is based solely on verified incidents reported in the Xpanda monthly series. It is intended to provide a year-to-date view of crime composition trends affecting New Zealand businesses and does not by any means capture all criminal activity.
NZ Property Crime Monthly Update – December 2025
NZ property crime December 2025 report documents 23 verified incidents involving burglaries, aggravated robberies, violent shoplifting and other offences impacting New Zealand businesses.
Welcome to the December edition of our NZ Property Crime Monthly Update — a monthly review of verified burglaries, robberies (including aggravated and armed), shoplifting and related attacks affecting New Zealand businesses. Each issue tracks what offenders are doing on the ground, how they’re getting in, and what patterns are emerging across the country.
December was worse again. Across 23 verified incidents in the dataset, nearly half involved higher-harm offending — including 7 aggravated robberies, 2 armed robberies, and other violent or force-based events. Several cases featured assaults on staff (including a stabbing), repeated retail targeting, and offenders who appeared confident and fast-moving. Youth offending remained prominent in the reporting, and the month also included signs of organised theft (including large-scale copper theft and high-value jewellery targeting).
Geographically, the pattern remained broad — but Auckland continued to dominate the reporting (with incidents spanning multiple suburbs and the CBD), with Christchurch also showing repeated events. The spread matters because it reinforces what we keep seeing: this isn’t a single “hot spot” problem. The tactics travel, and once a type of store is proven vulnerable, it tends to be revisited.
This month’s cases again underline how quickly offenders can breach an unprotected frontage or access high-value stock once inside. In the reporting, physical security measures were rarely mentioned — and where they were, it was typically after-the-fact CCTV/alarms rather than barriers that slow entry or block access. The consistent takeaway is practical: visible, friction-adding layers (anti-jump screens, internal grilles, asset protection cages, and other after-hours barriers) remain the simplest way to interrupt speed-based theft and reduce repeat victimisation.
At Xpanda NZ, our focus with the Crime Watch series stays the same: turn headline events into usable insight. Understanding how these attacks happened is the first step in reducing how often they succeed.
“Recommended Physical Security” refers to measures that would have reduced impact or entry time based on the incident details. These are retrospective observations, not prior Xpanda recommendations.
Many of the incidents in this month’s dataset highlight how vulnerable open frontages remain after hours. Measures such as security grilles and expanding doors can significantly increase entry time and reduce repeat victimisation.
Case Studies of NZ Property Crime in December 2025
Date: 26 Dec 2025
Location: Napier
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 24 Dec 2025
Location: Auckland
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 22 Dec 2025
Location: Tauranga
Crime Category: Aggravated Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 21 Dec 2025
Location: Waikato
Crime Category: Shoplifting
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 20 Dec 2025
Location: Waikato
Crime Category: Shoplifting
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 21 Dec 2025
Location: Botany, Auckland
Crime Category: Shoplifting
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 20 Dec 2025
Location: Drury, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 19 Dec 2025
Location: Palmerston North
Crime Category: Shoplifting
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 17 Dec 2025
Location: Manawatū / Tararua
Crime Category: Vehicle Theft
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 16 Dec 2025
Location: Hawke’s Bay
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding grille
Date: 12 Dec 2025
Location: Albany, Auckland
Crime Category: Aggravated Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 11 Dec 2025
Location: Upper Hutt
Crime Category: Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump screen
Date: 10 Dec 2025
Location: Upper Hutt
Crime Category: Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump screen
Offenders broke into a retail premises overnight.
Police were called after damage was discovered the following morning.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/
Date: 9 Dec 2025
Location: Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 7 Dec 2025
Location: Rotorua
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 5 Dec 2025
Location: Christchurch
Crime Category: Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 4 Dec 2025
Location: Auckland CBD
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump screen
Date: 3 Dec 2025
Location: Christchurch
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 1 Dec 2025
Location: Henderson
Crime Category: Aggravated Shoplifting
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Offenders broke into a Rotorua primary school after hours.
Food and supplies intended for students were stolen.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/westbrook-school-break-in-end-of-term-treats-stolen/
Date: 7 Dec 2025
Location: Rotorua
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 5 Dec 2025
Location: Christchurch
Crime Category: Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 3 Dec 2025
Location: Christchurch
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 1 Dec 2025
Location: Henderson
Crime Category: Aggravated Shoplifting
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
November Crime Overview
NZ property crime November 2025 shows a noticeable and immediate escalation in both volume and intensity. This month’s update continues our verified reporting on burglaries, ram-raids, aggravated robberies, and related attacks affecting New Zealand businesses. Each issue tracks what offenders are actually doing on the ground, how they’re getting in, and what patterns are emerging across the country.
November marked a clear shift. The number of incidents rose sharply compared with October, and the nature of offending moved further toward speed, force, and group behaviour. Multiple businesses were hit in clusters — sometimes within the same shopping centre. Several offenders arrived armed with hammers, tyre irons, or vehicles; others worked in coordinated groups that overwhelmed lone staff. High-value targets such as tech stores, jewellery retailers, and liquor outlets were struck repeatedly, and smash-and-grab entries remained common across multiple regions.
To reduce the risk of repeated break-ins, many businesses are turning to physical security solutions such as security grilles and expanding doors for their shopfronts.
This month’s cases again underline how quickly offenders can breach an unprotected frontage. Almost every incident involved rapid entry through glass, weak frames, or unsecured doors. And in many examples, well-placed deterrents such as anti-ram measures, internal grilles, or after-hours barriers would have significantly slowed or prevented the loss.
At Xpanda NZ, our focus with the Crime Watch series remains practical: turn headline events into usable insight. Understanding how these attacks happened is the first step in reducing how often they succeed. Strong, visible physical security continues to be the simplest way to interrupt this cycle of repeat victimisation.
“Recommended Physical Security” refers to measures that would have reduced impact or entry time based on the incident details. These are retrospective observations, not prior Xpanda recommendations.
Case Studies of NZ Property Crime in November 2025
Date: 28 Nov 2025
Location: Manurewa
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: 25 Nov 2025
Location: Cambridge
Crime Category: Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: Fog Cannon
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: 24 Nov 2025
Location: Christchurch (multiple)
Crime Category: Ram-raid spree
Security Measures Mentioned: None
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards, Expanding Grilles
Date: 18 Nov 2025
Location: Papatoetoe / Manurewa
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles, Perimeter Hardening
Date: 16 Nov 2025
Location: Napier
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: 16 Nov 2025
Location: Sandringham, Auckland
Crime Category: Robbery (weapon)
Security Measures Mentioned: None
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: 14 Nov 2025
Location: Napier
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles, Laminated Glass
Date: 10 Nov 2025
Location: Queenstown
Crime Category: Ram Raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards, Expanding Grilles
Date: 10 Nov 2025
Location: New Plymouth
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles, After-hours Barriers
Date: 8 Nov 2025
Location: Tauranga
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles or similar
Date: 8 Nov 2025
Location: Ngamotu Rd, New Plymouth
Crime Category: Attempted Robbery (firearm)
Security Measures Mentioned: CCTV
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: 5 Nov 2025
Location: Hamilton (Five Cross Roads)
Crime Category: Ram Raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards, Expanding Grilles
Christchurch Police are looking for four young offenders believed to be responsible for two attempted robberies on the same night. In both incidents, staff were threatened and offenders fled empty-handed.
https://s7.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=433411
Date: 4 Nov 2025
Location: Christchurch
Crime Category: Attempted Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: 4 Nov 2025
Location: Christchurch
Crime Category: Robbery (weapon)
Security Measures Mentioned: None
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
Date: 2 Nov 2025
Location: Wellington (Pukehinau Flats)
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery (firearm)
Security Measures Mentioned: None
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump Screen
As the NZ property crime November 2025 dataset shows, targeted attacks on retailers continue to escalate despite police interventions.
Welcome to the October edition of our NZ Property Crime Monthly Update — your ongoing look at crime patterns affecting New Zealand businesses and property owners. Each month we compile verified reports of burglaries, ram-raids, aggravated robberies and related incidents from across the country to help build a clearer picture of what’s really happening on the ground.
After September’s spike, October showed little sign of easing. A total of five notable property-crime incidents were reported in our sample, with ram-raids, smash-and-grabs and violent robberies continuing to hit small retailers and service businesses. Offenders remain brazen — several cases involved weapons or vehicles used against shopfronts.
These updates aren’t simply about reporting crime; they’re about learning from it. By examining what actually happened — and how quickly offenders gained entry or caused damage — we can highlight real-world weaknesses in physical protection. In many cases, visible deterrents such as security grilles, anti-jump screens, or removable bollards would have drastically reduced loss or damage.
At Xpanda NZ we continue to monitor these patterns closely through our monthly Crime Watch series. Our aim is to translate headline incidents into practical insights and protective action. Every event below is a reminder that strong, visible security is still the most effective way to prevent both loss and risk to people.
(Note: “Recommended Physical Security” refers to measures that, in retrospect, could have reduced or prevented the impact of the incident. These are not prior Xpanda NZ recommendations.)
Case Studies of NZ Property Crime in October 2025
Date: 30 Oct 2025
Location: Rotorua
Crime Category: Ram-raid & Robbery (with weapon)
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards, Anti-Jump screens
Date: 14 Oct 2025
Location: Mt Roskill, Auckland
Crime Category: Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Toughened showcase protection (polycarbonate or laminated glass overlays), Anti-jump screen, Bollards.
Date: 12 Oct 2025
Location: Glen Eden, Auckland
Crime Category: Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-jump Screen, lockable tobacco cabinet.
Date: 5 Oct 2025 (overnight)
Location: Waltham, Christchurch
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles for after-hours.
Date: 2 Oct 2025 (approx 1:35 pm)
Location: Birkenhead, Auckland
Crime Category: Aggravated Burglary / Smash-and-grab
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-ram bollards Expanding Grilles.
Welcome to our latest NZ Property Crime Monthly Update, where we track and analyse NZ crime trends. Each month we compile verified reports of burglaries, ram-raids, aggravated robberies and related incidents across the country to provide a clear picture of how property crime is evolving.
Compared with August, September was worse. This update covers 18 reported property crime incidents, up sharply from just 5 the previous month — and while comprehensive, it is not exhaustive of all cases nationwide. Ram raids continued to damage small retailers, but the most worrying change was the rise in violent robberies and reckless property damage, and even lighting fires. Several incidents involved knives or weapons, showing that criminals are becoming bolder and more dangerous, putting both staff and communities at greater risk.
This NZ Property Crime Monthly Update is not just a record of headlines — it’s designed to help businesses understand what kinds of attacks are happening right now. By seeing the patterns, you can take steps to reduce your risk. Many of the cases highlight the absence of deterrents like expanding grilles, anti-jump screens, or security bollards, which could have reduced the scale of damage or even prevented entry altogether.
At Xpanda NZ, we continue to highlight these issues through our Crime Watch series. Our goal is to provide more than news — we share insights into how physical security can be applied in practical, cost-effective ways. Every burglary, robbery or ram-raid in these reports is another reminder of the importance of investing in security that protects both people and property.
(Note: “Recommended Physical Security” refers to measures that, in retrospect, could have reduced or prevented the impact of the incident. These are not prior Xpanda NZ recommendations.)
Case Studies of NZ Property Crime in September 2025
Date: Tue 30 Sep 2025
Location: Ōrewa, Auckland
Crime Category: Ram-Raid, Burglary, Arson
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
2. Police hunt knife-wielding man fleeing Hamilton robberies on e-scooter
By 1 News | Sept 24, 2025
Date: Sept 24, 2025
Location: Dinsdale, Hamilton
Crime Category: Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location: Glen Eden, Auckland
Crime Category: Attempted Aggravated Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
4. Cheesecake Shop thief takes two cakes, comes back for seconds
By 1 News | Sept 23, 2025
Date: Sept 23, 2025
Location: Papatoetoe, Auckland
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Expanding Grilles
Date: Sept 18 2025
Location: Kaiwaka, Northland
Crime Category: Assault with a Weapon / Wilful Damage
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump
Date: Sept 17 2025
Location: Porirua
Crime Category: Ram Raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Bollards / Expanding Grilles
Date: Sept 9 2025
Location: Botany Downs, Auckland
Crime Category: Daylight Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Sept 9 2025
Location: Botany Downs, Auckland
Crime Category: Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Sept 7, 2025
Location: Hamilton
Crime Category: Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Police in Christchurch are investigating two aggravated robberies happening on the same day. The first occurred at a premises on McGregors Road around 11:40 am, when three people entered with hammers and fled before police arrived. Shortly afterward, there was another aggravated robbery at a commercial site on Stanmore Road. Police are investigating whether the two are linked.
https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360816710/investigation-continues-double-robbery-suspects
Date: Sept 6 2025
Location: Bromley, Christchurch
Crime Category: Armed Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: Anti-Jump cage / none
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen in second store
11. Napier ram raid: Two youths arrested, police seek two more
By Hawkes Bay Today | Sept 6 2025
Date: Sept 6 2025
Location: Napier
Crime Category: Ram Raid
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Sept 4 2025
Location: Titahi Bay
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Sept 1 2025
Location: Hamilton
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
14. ‘Brazen’ Palate robber later threw glass at police handler and dog
By Waikato Times | Aug 28 2025
Date: Aug 28 2025
Location: Hamilton
Crime Category: Daylight Robbery
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Aug 30 2025
Location: Lower Hutt
Crime Category: Assault
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
A dairy in Auckland was attacked twice in one day by the same man. In the first incident, he smashed product displays and equipment before being arrested. Hours later, he returned and was arrested again.
https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/06/auckland-dairy-targeted-twice-in-one-day-by-same-man/
Date: Late Aug 2025
Location: Auckland City
Crime Category: Wilful Damage / Repeat Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: Anti-Jump screen
Date: Ongoing
Location: Nationwide
Crime Category: Severe Shoplifting
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Date: Apr–Sept 2025
Location: Auckland Area
Crime Category: Burglary
Security Measures Mentioned: None mentioned
Recommended Physical Security: To be assessed
Conclusion: September’s Crime Patterns
Our NZ Property Crime Monthly Update for September 2025 shows an escalation compared with August. Ram raids remain destructive, but violent robberies and reckless damage are becoming more common. For businesses, this is a warning that basic locks and cameras are no longer enough. Stronger defences — from expanding grilles to bollards and anti-jump screens — are increasingly essential to deter offenders and protect both people and property.
