Kapuni Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kapuni is 32.7869 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 13 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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42 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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32.8
Regional rank #13 / 18 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼71.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 7.0%
    Theft accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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Kapuni Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kapuni a safe suburb to live in?

    Kapuni ranks in the top 20 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kapuni?

    The annual crime rate in Kapuni is 32.7869 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kapuni

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