Marfell
New Plymouth District•Taranaki Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
35
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Crime rate
30.8 per 1,000
Population 1,980
Total crimes (past 12 months)
61
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 52.6%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#16 / 66
Top 24%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Marfell Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (41.0%), burglary (36.1%), and assault (19.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Marfell is 30.8081 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Mar 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in September 2025, November 2025, and March 2026.
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