Waitara West Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waitara West is 49.9045 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 6 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2023, May 2024, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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25 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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49.9
Regional rank #6 / 209 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 54.4%
    Theft accounts for 54.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.2%
    Burglary accounts for 26.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 17.0%
    Assault accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Waitara West a safe suburb to live in?

    Waitara West ranks in the top 9 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waitara West?

    The annual crime rate in Waitara West is 49.9045 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waitara West

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