Parihaka Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Parihaka is 21.836 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 31 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, December 2022, June 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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71 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21.8
Regional rank #31 / 49 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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25%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 52.7%
    Burglary accounts for 52.7 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 26.9%
    Theft accounts for 26.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.4%
    Assault accounts for 15.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.8%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Parihaka a safe suburb to live in?

    Parihaka 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 Parihaka?

    The annual crime rate in Parihaka is 21.836 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Parihaka

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