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Kensington (Whangarei District) Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kensington (Whangarei District) is 94.5946 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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14 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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94.6
Regional rank #11 / 315 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲13.9%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 74.6%
    Theft accounts for 74.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 16.5%
    Burglary accounts for 16.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Kensington (Whangarei District) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kensington (Whangarei District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Kensington (Whangarei District) ranks in the top 10 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kensington (Whangarei District)?

    The annual crime rate in Kensington (Whangarei District) is 94.5946 per 1,000 residents.

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