Rūāwai-Matakohe
Kaipara District•Northland Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
55
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Crime rate
20.6 per 1,000
Population 2,625
Total crimes (past 12 months)
54
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 47.4%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#74 / 106
Bottom 30%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Rūāwai-Matakohe Overview
Crime Count
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100
Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (55.6%), theft (24.1%), and assault (14.8%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Rūāwai-Matakohe is 20.5714 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 74 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Mar 2026, Jun 2026.
Explore crime in nearby locations
Crime activity peaked in February, March, and June 2026.
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