Is Mataraua Forest a safe suburb to live in?

Mataraua Forest ranks in the top 29 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Mataraua Forest?

The annual crime rate in Mataraua Forest is 47.081 per 1,000 residents.

Mataraua Forest Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Mataraua Forest is 47.081 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 31 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, May 2023, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

42 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

47.1

Regional rank #31 / 25 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 46.7%
Burglary accounts for 46.7 percent of incidents.
Theft 36.2%
Theft accounts for 36.2 percent of incidents.
Assault 16.2%
Assault accounts for 16.2 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 1.0%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Mataraua Forest a safe suburb to live in?

Mataraua Forest ranks in the top 29 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Mataraua Forest?

The annual crime rate in Mataraua Forest is 47.081 per 1,000 residents.