Otangarei Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Otangarei is 51.7319 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 29 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, July 2022, November 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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14 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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51.7
Regional rank #29 / 115 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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35.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 39.1%
    Theft accounts for 39.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.0%
    Burglary accounts for 38.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 18.5%
    Assault accounts for 18.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Otangarei a safe suburb to live in?

    Otangarei ranks in the top 27 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Otangarei?

    The annual crime rate in Otangarei is 51.7319 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Otangarei

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