Ngunguru

Whangarei DistrictNorthland Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

65

Crime rate

14.6 per 1,000

Population 1,167

Total crimes (past 12 months)

17

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 16.7%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#84 / 106

Bottom 21%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Ngunguru Overview

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Most common offences by count were theft (47.1%), burglary (41.2%), and assault (5.9%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Ngunguru is 14.5673 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 84 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Mar 2026, Apr 2026.

Crime activity peaked in December 2025, March 2026, and April 2026.

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