Omata Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Omata is 23.5507 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 26 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, July 2023, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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17 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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23.6
Regional rank #26 / 13 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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62.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 8.0%
    Theft accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Omata a safe suburb to live in?

    Omata ranks in the top 39 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Omata?

    The annual crime rate in Omata is 23.5507 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Omata

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