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Okaiawa Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Okaiawa is 20.3252 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 31 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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62 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.3
Regional rank #31 / 25 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲125%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Okaiawa Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Okaiawa a safe suburb to live in?

    Okaiawa ranks in the top 47 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 20.3252 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Okaiawa

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