Kaitāia West
Far North District•Northland Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
10
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Crime rate
80.3 per 1,000
Population 3,462
Total crimes (past 12 months)
278
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 39.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#16 / 106
Top 15%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Kaitāia West Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Harm or endanger persons
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (41.7%), theft (39.6%), and assault (12.9%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Kaitāia West is 80.3004 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, May, and June 2026.
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