3Wairoa District
Wairoa District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 18,233 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 7 | 78.3 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 74 | 827.7 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 22.4 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 3 | 33.6 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 177 | 1,979.9 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 41 | 458.6 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 50 | 559.3 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 85 | 950.8 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 7 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 76 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft and burglary | 353 |
Questions about crime in Wairoa District
- Is Wairoa District safe?
- Wairoa District: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Wairoa District?
- Wairoa District: Weighted crime: 18,233 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
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- Whakatane District 2/10
- Gisborne District 1/10
- Kawerau District 2/10
- Ōpōtiki District 2/10
- Taupo District 3/10
- Rotorua District 1/10
