Rangitihi
Safety Score (12-month average)
32
–
Crime rate
32.8 per 1,000
Population 1,005
Total crimes (past 12 months)
33
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 30.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#51 / 106
Top 48%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Rangitihi Overview
Most common offences by count were burglary (42.4%), theft (33.3%), and assault (21.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Rangitihi is 32.8358 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 Jan 2026, Apr 2026, Jul 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, April, and July 2026.
Rangitihi crime statistics: common questions
Is Rangitihi safe?
Rangitihi recorded 33 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 32.8 per 1,000 residents across about 1,005 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.
What is the crime rate in Rangitihi?
The crime rate in Rangitihi is 32.8 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 33 recorded offences across about 1,005 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.
What is the most common crime in Rangitihi?
The most common offence category in Rangitihi is burglary, with 14 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 42% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (11).
Is crime going up or down in Rangitihi?
Recorded offences in Rangitihi have fallen 30.0% over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.
How does Rangitihi compare with other suburbs in Northland Region?
Rangitihi ranks 51 of 106 suburbs in Northland Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Rangitihi only with other suburbs in Northland Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Rangitihi come from?
Figures for Rangitihi, Far North District come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.
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