Whakapaku

Far North DistrictNorthland Region
Last updated:

Safety Score (12-month average)

44

Crime rate

45.8 per 1,000

Population 765

Total crimes (past 12 months)

35

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 50.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#34 / 106

Top 32%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Whakapaku Overview

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Most common offences by count were burglary (48.6%), theft (42.9%), and assault (8.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Whakapaku is 45.7516 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 34 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Jan 2026, Feb 2026.

Crime activity peaked in December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026.

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