Karamea
Buller District•West Coast Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
83
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Crime rate
5.7 per 1,000
Population 876
Total crimes (past 12 months)
5
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 100.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#29 / 33
Bottom 12%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Karamea Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (60.0%) and burglary (40.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Karamea is 5.7078 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 29 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Mar 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, March 2026, and June 2026.
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