Tarata
New Plymouth District•Taranaki Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
91
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Crime rate
13.7 per 1,000
Population 585
Total crimes (past 12 months)
8
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#43 / 66
Bottom 35%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Tarata Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (50.0%) and theft (50.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Tarata is 13.6752 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 43 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Mar 2026, Jun 2026.
Explore crime in nearby locations
Crime activity peaked in November 2025, March 2026, and June 2026.
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