Glen Avon
New Plymouth District•Taranaki Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
86
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Crime rate
11.0 per 1,000
Population 1,365
Total crimes (past 12 months)
15
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 25.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#48 / 66
Bottom 27%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Glen Avon Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (40.0%), theft (33.3%), and assault (13.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Glen Avon is 10.989 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 48 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Mar 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, March 2026, and May 2026.
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