Is North Cape a safe suburb to live in?

North Cape ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in North Cape?

The annual crime rate in North Cape is 12.5786 per 1,000 residents.

North Cape Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in North Cape is 12.5786 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 88 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, August 2023, December 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

83 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

12.6

Regional rank #88 / 24 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲22.2%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Theft 46.1%
Theft accounts for 46.1 percent of incidents.
Burglary 45.2%
Burglary accounts for 45.2 percent of incidents.
Assault 7.0%
Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 1.7%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is North Cape a safe suburb to live in?

North Cape ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in North Cape?

The annual crime rate in North Cape is 12.5786 per 1,000 residents.