Ōpunake
South Taranaki District•Taranaki Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
19
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Crime rate
42.0 per 1,000
Population 1,476
Total crimes (past 12 months)
62
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 7.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#7 / 66
Top 11%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Ōpunake Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (41.9%), burglary (29.0%), and assault (22.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Ōpunake is 42.0054 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 7 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Aug 2025, Dec 2025, Jan 2026.
Explore crime in nearby locations
Crime activity peaked in August 2025, December 2025, and January 2026.
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