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The annual total crime rate in Merrilands is 23.1711 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 27 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, October 2022, October 2023.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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39 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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23.2
Regional rank #27 / 70 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼47.6%(improving)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft64.6%
Theft accounts for 64.6 percent of incidents.
Burglary20.2%
Burglary accounts for 20.2 percent of incidents.
Assault10.7%
Assault accounts for 10.7 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences2.5%
Sexual Offences accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion1.7%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.3%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
