Waipapa Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waipapa is 120.592 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 6 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, December 2025, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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120.6
Regional rank #6 / 106 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 71.7%
    Theft accounts for 71.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 22.6%
    Burglary accounts for 22.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.8%
    Assault accounts for 3.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.

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Waipapa Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waipapa a safe suburb to live in?

    Waipapa ranks in the top 6 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waipapa?

    The annual crime rate in Waipapa is 120.592 per 1,000 residents.

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