Highlands Park (New Plymouth District)
New Plymouth District•Taranaki Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
95
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Crime rate
4.8 per 1,000
Population 3,363
Total crimes (past 12 months)
16
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 16.7%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#60 / 66
Bottom 9%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Highlands Park (New Plymouth District) Overview
Crime Count
No data
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20
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100
Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (50.0%), robbery, blackmail, and extortion (18.8%), and burglary (18.8%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Highlands Park (New Plymouth District) is 4.7577 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 60 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, March, and May 2026.
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