Waipoua Forest
Far North District•Northland Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
29
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Crime rate
30.9 per 1,000
Population 1,293
Total crimes (past 12 months)
40
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 43.8%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#53 / 106
Top 50%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waipoua Forest Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (57.5%), theft (32.5%), and assault (7.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waipoua Forest is 30.9358 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 53 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in December 2025, January 2026, and March 2026.
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