Is Whakarara a safe suburb to live in?

Whakarara ranks in the top 77 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Whakarara?

The annual crime rate in Whakarara is 14.9477 per 1,000 residents.

Whakarara Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Whakarara is 14.9477 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 82 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2024, January 2025, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

82 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

14.9

Regional rank #82 / 20 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 40.0%
Burglary accounts for 40.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 25.0%
Theft accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 8.0%
Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Whakarara a safe suburb to live in?

Whakarara ranks in the top 77 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Whakarara?

The annual crime rate in Whakarara is 14.9477 per 1,000 residents.