Maungatāpere
Whangarei District•Northland Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
93
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Crime rate
6.6 per 1,000
Population 3,642
Total crimes (past 12 months)
24
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 33.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#95 / 106
Bottom 10%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Maungatāpere Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (54.2%), theft (33.3%), and assault (12.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Maungatāpere is 6.5898 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 95 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Jan 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in December 2025, January 2026, and April 2026.
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