// Use Cases
Area Lookup
Crime statistics for any NZ area unit by coordinates or name. Types, trends, risk levels.
/api/v1/lookupBulk Query
Multiple area units in a single request. Compare regions, build rankings, feed pipelines.
/api/v1/bulkTrend Analysis
48 months of monthly data. Identify seasonal patterns and year-over-year changes.
/api/v1/areas/{name}Risk Scoring
Computed risk levels, vs-national comparisons, social cost estimates per area.
/api/v1/lookupLocation Types
Where crimes occur — dwellings, streets, retail. For urban planning and security.
/api/v1/areas/{name}National Stats
National averages across all crime types and time periods. Benchmarking endpoint.
/api/v1/national// Endpoints
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /api/v1/lookup | Crime stats for a coordinate |
| GET | /api/v1/areas | List and search area units |
| GET | /api/v1/areas/{name} | Full detail for an area unit |
| GET | /api/v1/national | National summary statistics |
| GET | /api/v1/bulk | Batch lookup |
// Sample Response
GET /api/v1/lookup?lat=-36.848&lon=174.763
response.json
{
"data": {
"name": "Auckland Central West",
"territorialAuthority": "Auckland",
"totalCrimes": 8421,
"crimesByType": {
"theft": 6102, "burglary": 1203,
"assault": 814, "robbery": 168
},
"riskLevel": "Very High",
"vsNational": 7.2,
"yoyChange": -4.3,
"socialCost": 34819650
},
"meta": {
"version": "1.0",
"dataRange": "Feb 2022 – Jan 2026",
"totalRecords": 1256677
}
}// Data Coverage
- 1.15M NZ Police victimisation records
- Feb 2022 – Jan 2026 (48 months)
- 1,928 area units covering all of New Zealand
- 6 crime types: theft, burglary, assault, robbery, sexual offences, harm
- Monthly, hourly, and daily distributions
- Location type breakdowns (dwelling, street, retail, etc.)
- Risk levels and social cost estimates (NZ Treasury methodology)
- GeoJSON boundaries for every area unit
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