A new 1News poll has revealed that 26% of Kiwis feel safer under the coalition's law and order policies, while 56% report no change in their sense of security.

However 13% are reporting feeling less safe under the Government's policies.

For the 1News Verian poll, people were asked: "Do you feel more or less safe as a result of the Government’s law and order policies, or do they make no difference?"

Speaking to media today, Police Minister Mark Mitchell faced questions over his earlier promise to resign if public confidence didn't improve under his watch.

Responding to the poll results, Mitchell told 1News: "I'm pleased that 26% of Kiwis do feel safer, but it shows we've got more work to do."

The poll of 1006 eligible voters, conducted from November 30 to December 4, showed significant variations across political lines, with ACT supporters feeling most secure at 59%, while 43% of National Party supporters said they felt more safe.

Feelings of decreased safety were highest among Green Party supporters at 28%, followed by Māori at 26%, while women aged 35 to 54 and Labour supporters reported rates of 21% and 20% respectively.

Responding to the poll, Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen said: "New Zealanders generally don't feel safer.

"That could be because there are fewer police officers and now more gang members."

It comes after police officials told MPs that it would be "very, very challenging" to meet the Government's promise to recruit 500 extra police officers by the end of 2025.