Waimā Forest
Far North District•Northland Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
50
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Crime rate
35.1 per 1,000
Population 1,083
Total crimes (past 12 months)
38
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 30.8%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#42 / 106
Top 40%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waimā Forest Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (65.8%), theft (23.7%), and assault (7.9%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waimā Forest is 35.0877 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 42 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, May, and June 2026.
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