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Auckland
The annual total crime rate in Dannemora South is 3.8 crimes per thousand residents, making it the safest of 598 ranked suburbs in Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, June 2026, August 2026.
Wellington
The annual total crime rate in Woodridge is 3.2 crimes per thousand residents, making it the safest of 215 ranked suburbs in Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, July 2026.
Canterbury
The annual total crime rate in Gleniti North is 1.9 crimes per thousand residents, making it the safest of 288 ranked suburbs in Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, March 2026, August 2026.
Waikato
The annual total crime rate in Rangatira Park is 7.2 crimes per thousand residents, making it the safest of 237 ranked suburbs in Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, March 2026, August 2026.
Bay of Plenty
The annual total crime rate in Matua North is 5 crimes per thousand residents, making it the safest of 138 ranked suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, May 2026.
Otago
The annual total crime rate in Quail Rise is 8.1 crimes per thousand residents, making it the safest of 120 ranked suburbs in Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, February 2026.
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