Kawakawa Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Kawakawa is 75.0507 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 17 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2023, May 2023, June 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 60.1%
  Theft accounts for 60.1 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 25.2%
  Burglary accounts for 25.2 percent of incidents.
• Assault 12.6%
  Assault accounts for 12.6 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Kawakawa a safe suburb to live in?

  Kawakawa ranks in the top 16 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Kawakawa?

  The annual crime rate in Kawakawa is 75.0507 per 1,000 residents.

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