Whangārei Central Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whangārei Central is 952.912 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 3 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, June 2022, July 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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952.9
Regional rank #3 / 769 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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20.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 73.6%
    Theft accounts for 73.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.2%
    Assault accounts for 15.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.6%
    Burglary accounts for 8.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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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 952.912 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whangārei Central

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