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Kawakawa Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kawakawa is 60.1758 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 22 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, September 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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23 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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60.2
Regional rank #22 / 89 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲62.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 48.0%
    Theft accounts for 48.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.0%
    Burglary accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.0%
    Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Kawakawa Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Kawakawa a safe suburb to live in?

    Kawakawa ranks in the top 21 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 60.1758 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kawakawa

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