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Waitara East Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waitara East is 20.6248 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 34 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, December 2023, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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44 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.6
Regional rank #34 / 68 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲6.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 36.8%
    Burglary accounts for 36.8 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 34.4%
    Theft accounts for 34.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 26.4%
    Assault accounts for 26.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waitara East a safe suburb to live in?

    Waitara East ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waitara East?

    The annual crime rate in Waitara East is 20.6248 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waitara East

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