Upper Vogeltown Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Upper Vogeltown is 28.9855 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 17 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, August 2024, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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63 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29
Regional rank #17 / 86 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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15.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 61.0%
    Theft accounts for 61.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.8%
    Burglary accounts for 26.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.2%
    Assault accounts for 8.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.

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Upper Vogeltown Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Upper Vogeltown a safe suburb to live in?

    Upper Vogeltown ranks in the top 26 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Upper Vogeltown?

    The annual crime rate in Upper Vogeltown is 28.9855 per 1,000 residents.

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