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Eltham Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Eltham is 24.4604 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 25 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, November 2025, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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55 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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24.5
Regional rank #25 / 51 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼21.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 31.0%
    Theft accounts for 31.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Eltham Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Eltham a safe suburb to live in?

    Eltham ranks in the top 38 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 24.4604 per 1,000 residents.

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