Kāeo
Far North District•Northland Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
22
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Crime rate
54.5 per 1,000
Population 1,284
Total crimes (past 12 months)
70
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 38.5%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#25 / 106
Top 24%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Kāeo Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (54.3%), theft (37.1%), and assault (5.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Kāeo is 54.5171 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 25 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Apr 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in December 2025, April 2026, and May 2026.
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