Mount Messenger
New Plymouth District•Taranaki Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
78
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Crime rate
17.7 per 1,000
Population 960
Total crimes (past 12 months)
17
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 20.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#34 / 66
Bottom 48%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Mount Messenger Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (41.2%), assault (35.3%), and burglary (23.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Mount Messenger is 17.7083 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 34 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2026, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in March, April, and June 2026.
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