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Tawhiti Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tawhiti is 15.873 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 July 2025, December 2025, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.9
Regional rank #38 / 12 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲300%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 3.0%
    Burglary accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Tawhiti Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Tawhiti a safe suburb to live in?

    Tawhiti 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 Tawhiti?

    The annual crime rate in Tawhiti is 15.873 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tawhiti

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