Whakarara
Far North District•Northland Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
46
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Crime rate
23.2 per 1,000
Population 1,338
Total crimes (past 12 months)
31
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 11.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#68 / 106
Bottom 36%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Whakarara Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (71.0%), theft (19.4%), and assault (9.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Whakarara is 23.1689 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 68 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Feb 2026, May 2026.
Explore crime in nearby locations
Crime activity peaked in October 2025, February 2026, and May 2026.
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