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Matarau Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Matarau is 6.4298 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 96 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, October 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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91 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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6.4
Regional rank #96 / 19 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼100%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.0%
    Burglary accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Matarau Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Matarau a safe suburb to live in?

    Matarau ranks in the top 91 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Matarau?

    The annual crime rate in Matarau is 6.4298 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Matarau

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