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Mount Messenger Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mount Messenger is 22.9167 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 28 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2023, September 2023, October 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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69 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.9
Regional rank #28 / 22 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 55.4%
    Burglary accounts for 55.4 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 31.4%
    Theft accounts for 31.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.7%
    Assault accounts for 10.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Mount Messenger a safe suburb to live in?

    Mount Messenger ranks in the top 42 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mount Messenger?

    The annual crime rate in Mount Messenger is 22.9167 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Mount Messenger

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