Okaiawa Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Okaiawa is 8.13008 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 58 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, March 2022, February 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 46.0%
  Burglary accounts for 46.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 24.0%
  Theft accounts for 24.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 15.0%
  Assault accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Okaiawa a safe suburb to live in?

  Okaiawa ranks in the top 88 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Okaiawa?

  The annual crime rate in Okaiawa is 8.13008 per 1,000 residents.

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