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Taungatara Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Taungatara is 17.871 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 38 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, March 2023, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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84 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.9
Regional rank #38 / 23 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲12.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 50.0%
    Burglary accounts for 50.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 26.0%
    Theft accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.0 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 Taungatara a safe suburb to live in?

    Taungatara ranks in the top 58 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Taungatara?

    The annual crime rate in Taungatara is 17.871 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Taungatara

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