Taungatara
South Taranaki District•Taranaki Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
72
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Crime rate
24.1 per 1,000
Population 1,287
Total crimes (past 12 months)
31
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 80.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#26 / 66
Top 39%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Taungatara Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (39.4%), theft (36.4%), and assault (24.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Taungatara is 24.087 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 26 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Apr 2026, May 2026.
Explore crime in nearby locations
Crime activity peaked in December 2025, April 2026, and May 2026.
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