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Waipoua Forest Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waipoua Forest is 32.4826 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 52 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, March 2023, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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57 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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32.5
Regional rank #52 / 42 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(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 35.7%
    Theft accounts for 35.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waipoua Forest a safe suburb to live in?

    Waipoua Forest ranks in the top 49 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waipoua Forest?

    The annual crime rate in Waipoua Forest is 32.4826 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waipoua Forest

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