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Tarata Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tarata is 15.3846 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 43 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, July 2023, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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83 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.4
Regional rank #43 / 9 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 14.0%
    Burglary accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 10.0%
    Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 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 Tarata a safe suburb to live in?

    Tarata ranks in the top 65 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tarata?

    The annual crime rate in Tarata is 15.3846 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tarata

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