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Waiwhakaiho-Bell Block South Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waiwhakaiho-Bell Block South is 2333.33 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, October 2022, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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2,333.3
Regional rank #2 / 385 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲16.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 88.9%
    Theft accounts for 88.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.6%
    Burglary accounts for 8.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.1%
    Assault accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waiwhakaiho-Bell Block South a safe suburb to live in?

    Waiwhakaiho-Bell Block South ranks in the top 3 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waiwhakaiho-Bell Block South?

    The annual crime rate in Waiwhakaiho-Bell Block South is 2333.33 per 1,000 residents.

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