Whau Valley Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whau Valley is 33.9105 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 51 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, September 2022, January 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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35 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33.9
Regional rank #51 / 94 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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25.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 47.8%
    Theft accounts for 47.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 42.2%
    Burglary accounts for 42.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.3%
    Assault accounts for 7.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Whau Valley a safe suburb to live in?

    Whau Valley ranks in the top 48 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 33.9105 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whau Valley

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