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Spotswood Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Spotswood is 20.72 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 33 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, March 2022, February 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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44 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.7
Regional rank #33 / 80 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼48.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 44.3%
    Theft accounts for 44.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.0%
    Burglary accounts for 30.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 22.1%
    Assault accounts for 22.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Spotswood a safe suburb to live in?

    Spotswood ranks in the top 50 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Spotswood?

    The annual crime rate in Spotswood is 20.72 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Spotswood

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