2Ōpōtiki District
Ōpōtiki District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in New Zealand · 6/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 22,893 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 | 10 | 97.1 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 123 | 1,194.2 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 9.7 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 7 | 68 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 174 | 1,689.3 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 62 | 601.9 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 85 | 825.2 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 110 | 1,068 | 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 124 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Theft and burglary | 431 |
Questions about crime in Ōpōtiki District
- Is Ōpōtiki District safe?
- Ōpōtiki District: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Ōpōtiki District?
- Ōpōtiki District: Weighted crime: 22,893 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
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- Rotorua District 1/10
- Western Bay of Plenty District 8/10
- South Waikato District 2/10
