Is Rūāwai-Matakohe a safe suburb to live in?

Rūāwai-Matakohe ranks in the top 59 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Rūāwai-Matakohe?

The annual crime rate in Rūāwai-Matakohe is 28.5714 per 1,000 residents.

Rūāwai-Matakohe Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Rūāwai-Matakohe is 28.5714 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 63 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, October 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

48 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

28.6

Regional rank #63 / 75 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼5.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 51.8%
Burglary accounts for 51.8 percent of incidents.
Theft 31.4%
Theft accounts for 31.4 percent of incidents.
Assault 10.6%
Assault accounts for 10.6 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 4.4%
Sexual Offences accounts for 4.4 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Rūāwai-Matakohe a safe suburb to live in?

Rūāwai-Matakohe ranks in the top 59 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Rūāwai-Matakohe?

The annual crime rate in Rūāwai-Matakohe is 28.5714 per 1,000 residents.