Whangārei Central Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whangārei Central is 1052.04 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 3 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, September 2025, October 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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1,052
Regional rank #3 / 849 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲3.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 70.9%
    Theft accounts for 70.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 17.1%
    Assault accounts for 17.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.2%
    Burglary accounts for 8.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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Whangārei Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whangārei Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Whangārei Central ranks in the top 3 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whangārei Central?

    The annual crime rate in Whangārei Central is 1052.04 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whangārei Central

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