Oruru-Parapara
Far North District•Northland Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
80
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Crime rate
12.6 per 1,000
Population 954
Total crimes (past 12 months)
12
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 150.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#87 / 106
Bottom 18%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Oruru-Parapara Overview
Crime Count
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Sexual offences
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (71.4%), theft (21.4%), and sexual offences (7.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Oruru-Parapara is 12.5786 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 87 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Dec 2025, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, December 2025, and May 2026.
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