Eltham Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Eltham is 41.7266 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 9 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, April 2023, May 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 54.0%
  Theft accounts for 54.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 27.0%
  Burglary accounts for 27.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 14.6%
  Assault accounts for 14.6 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.9%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.9 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Eltham a safe suburb to live in?

  Eltham ranks in the top 14 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Eltham?

  The annual crime rate in Eltham is 41.7266 per 1,000 residents.

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• Stratford South (Taranaki)