Pātaua Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Pātaua is 14.615 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 83 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, August 2022, January 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 43.0%
  Burglary accounts for 43.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 36.0%
  Theft accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 15.0%
  Assault accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 4.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Pātaua a safe suburb to live in?

  Pātaua ranks in the top 78 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Pātaua?

  The annual crime rate in Pātaua is 14.615 per 1,000 residents.

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