Ferndale Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Ferndale is 7.22394 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 59 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2023, April 2025, July 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 16.0%
  Theft accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 13.0%
  Burglary accounts for 13.0 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 Ferndale a safe suburb to live in?

  Ferndale ranks in the top 89 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Ferndale?

  The annual crime rate in Ferndale is 7.22394 per 1,000 residents.

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