Ōakura Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Ōakura is 9.14808 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 52 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, July 2023, February 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 45.0%
  Theft accounts for 45.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 28.0%
  Burglary accounts for 28.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 15.0%
  Assault accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Ōakura a safe suburb to live in?

  Ōakura ranks in the top 79 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Ōakura?

  The annual crime rate in Ōakura is 9.14808 per 1,000 residents.

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