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Whataroa-Harihari Safety Snapshot

West Coast, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whataroa-Harihari is 20.2492 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 12 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, May 2022, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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59 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.2
Regional rank #12 / 13 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼16.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 10.0%
    Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Whataroa-Harihari Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whataroa-Harihari a safe suburb to live in?

    Whataroa-Harihari ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in West Coast Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whataroa-Harihari?

    The annual crime rate in Whataroa-Harihari is 20.2492 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whataroa-Harihari

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