Bell Block Central Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bell Block Central is 25.4558 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 23 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, September 2024, February 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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52 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25.5
Regional rank #23 / 74 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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30.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 50.9%
    Theft accounts for 50.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.8%
    Burglary accounts for 27.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.4%
    Assault accounts for 15.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.6 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Bell Block Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Bell Block Central ranks in the top 35 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Bell Block Central?

    The annual crime rate in Bell Block Central is 25.4558 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bell Block Central

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