Bell Block East-Puketapu
New Plymouth District•Taranaki Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
88
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Crime rate
9.2 per 1,000
Population 1,530
Total crimes (past 12 months)
14
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 25.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#51 / 66
Bottom 23%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Bell Block East-Puketapu Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (50.0%), theft (28.6%), and assault (14.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Bell Block East-Puketapu is 9.1503 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 51 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Sep 2025, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, September 2025, and May 2026.
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