Kawaroa Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Kawaroa is 30.5732 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, October 2022, May 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 60.8%
  Theft accounts for 60.8 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 26.1%
  Burglary accounts for 26.1 percent of incidents.
• Assault 8.6%
  Assault accounts for 8.6 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.9%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.9 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Kawaroa a safe suburb to live in?

  Kawaroa ranks in the top 24 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Kawaroa?

  The annual crime rate in Kawaroa is 30.5732 per 1,000 residents.

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