Blagdon-Lynmouth Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Blagdon-Lynmouth is 36.9506 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 12 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, January 2023, March 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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34 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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37
Regional rank #12 / 95 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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41.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 66.0%
    Theft accounts for 66.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.2%
    Burglary accounts for 20.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.1%
    Assault accounts for 11.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Blagdon-Lynmouth a safe suburb to live in?

    Blagdon-Lynmouth ranks in the top 18 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Blagdon-Lynmouth?

    The annual crime rate in Blagdon-Lynmouth is 36.9506 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Blagdon-Lynmouth

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