Fitzroy (New Plymouth District)
Safety Score (12-month average)
52
–
Crime rate
30.9 per 1,000
Population 2,103
Total crimes (past 12 months)
65
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 16.7%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#16 / 66
Top 24%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (49.2%), burglary (29.2%), and assault (21.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) is 30.9082 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Dec 2025, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, December 2025, and June 2026.
Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) crime statistics: common questions
Is Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) safe?
Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) recorded 65 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 30.9 per 1,000 residents across about 2,103 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.
What is the crime rate in Fitzroy (New Plymouth District)?
The crime rate in Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) is 30.9 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 65 recorded offences across about 2,103 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.
What is the most common crime in Fitzroy (New Plymouth District)?
The most common offence category in Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) is theft, with 32 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 49% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (19).
Is crime going up or down in Fitzroy (New Plymouth District)?
Recorded offences in Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) have risen 16.7% over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.
How does Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) compare with other suburbs in Taranaki Region?
Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) ranks 16 of 66 suburbs in Taranaki Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) only with other suburbs in Taranaki Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Fitzroy (New Plymouth District) come from?
Figures for Fitzroy (New Plymouth District), New Plymouth District come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.
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