Whau Valley Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whau Valley is 32.4675 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 48 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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42 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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32.5
Regional rank #48 / 90 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 44.0%
    Theft accounts for 44.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 29.0%
    Burglary accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.0%
    Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Whau Valley Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whau Valley a safe suburb to live in?

    Whau Valley ranks in the top 45 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whau Valley?

    The annual crime rate in Whau Valley is 32.4675 per 1,000 residents.

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