Ferndale
New Plymouth District•Taranaki Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
93
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Crime rate
7.2 per 1,000
Population 969
Total crimes (past 12 months)
7
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 100.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#56 / 66
Bottom 15%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Ferndale Overview
Crime Count
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Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Ferndale is 7.2239 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 56 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, April 2026, and June 2026.
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