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Otangarei Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Otangarei is 49.9325 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 30 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, December 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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49.9
Regional rank #30 / 111 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼34.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 39.6%
    Burglary accounts for 39.6 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 36.9%
    Theft accounts for 36.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 17.1%
    Assault accounts for 17.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 5.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 5.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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Otangarei Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Otangarei a safe suburb to live in?

    Otangarei ranks in the top 28 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 49.9325 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Otangarei

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