Glen Avon Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Glen Avon is 2.1978 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 64 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, December 2021, February 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 12.0%
  Theft accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 4.0%
  Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 4.0%
  Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Glen Avon a safe suburb to live in?

  Glen Avon ranks in the top 97 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Glen Avon?

  The annual crime rate in Glen Avon is 2.1978 per 1,000 residents.

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