2Whangarei District
Whangarei District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 20,928 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 | 91 | 90.5 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 717 | 712.7 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 5 | 5 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 80 | 79.5 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 1,304 | 1,296.2 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 772 | 767.4 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 2,207 | 2,193.8 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 1,404 | 1,395.6 | 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 | 91 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 722 |
| Robbery | 80 |
| Theft and burglary | 5,687 |
Questions about crime in Whangarei District
- Is Whangarei District safe?
- Whangarei 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 Whangarei District?
- Whangarei District: Weighted crime: 20,928 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Kaipara District 8/10
- Far North District 3/10
- Auckland 4/10
- Thames-Coromandel District 4/10
- Hauraki District 5/10
- Waikato District 7/10
- Hamilton City 1/10
- Matamata-Piako District 8/10
