Bell Block West
New Plymouth District•Taranaki Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
69
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Crime rate
15.1 per 1,000
Population 3,441
Total crimes (past 12 months)
52
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 45.5%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#39 / 66
Bottom 41%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Bell Block West Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (46.2%), burglary (26.9%), and assault (25.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Bell Block West is 15.1119 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 39 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, May, and June 2026.
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