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Highlands Park (New Plymouth District) Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Highlands Park (New Plymouth District) is 6.83913 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 61 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, May 2023, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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82 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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6.8
Regional rank #61 / 23 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 28.0%
    Burglary accounts for 28.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 24.0%
    Theft accounts for 24.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 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 Highlands Park (New Plymouth District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Highlands Park (New Plymouth District) ranks in the top 92 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Highlands Park (New Plymouth District)?

    The annual crime rate in Highlands Park (New Plymouth District) is 6.83913 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Highlands Park (New Plymouth District)

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