Is Ōpunake a safe suburb to live in?

Ōpunake ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Ōpunake?

The annual crime rate in Ōpunake is 37.2629 per 1,000 residents.

Ōpunake Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Ōpunake is 37.2629 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2023, September 2023, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

42 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

37.3

Regional rank #11 / 55 (Top 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼47.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Theft 40.1%
Theft accounts for 40.1 percent of incidents.
Burglary 38.4%
Burglary accounts for 38.4 percent of incidents.
Assault 18.2%
Assault accounts for 18.2 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 1.7%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Ōpunake a safe suburb to live in?

Ōpunake ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Ōpunake?

The annual crime rate in Ōpunake is 37.2629 per 1,000 residents.