Ōpua (Far North District) Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōpua (Far North District) is 104.575 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, January 2023, April 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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13 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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104.6
Regional rank #11 / 128 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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39.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 59.2%
    Theft accounts for 59.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 31.0%
    Burglary accounts for 31.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.3%
    Assault accounts for 7.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Ōpua (Far North District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōpua (Far North 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 Ōpua (Far North District)?

    The annual crime rate in Ōpua (Far North District) is 104.575 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōpua (Far North District)

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