Pātea
South Taranaki District•Taranaki Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
44
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Crime rate
28.7 per 1,000
Population 1,323
Total crimes (past 12 months)
38
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 33.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#19 / 66
Top 29%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Pātea Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (42.1%), assault (28.9%), and burglary (26.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Pātea is 28.7226 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 19 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Feb 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, February, and June 2026.
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