Mataraua Forest
Far North District•Northland Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
29
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Crime rate
54.6 per 1,000
Population 531
Total crimes (past 12 months)
29
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 28.6%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#24 / 106
Top 23%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Mataraua Forest Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (63.3%), theft (26.7%), and assault (6.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Mataraua Forest is 54.6139 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 24 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Dec 2025, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, December 2025, and April 2026.
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