Whalers Gate
New Plymouth District•Taranaki Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
94
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Crime rate
3.3 per 1,000
Population 2,694
Total crimes (past 12 months)
9
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 60.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#63 / 66
Bottom 5%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Whalers Gate Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (54.5%), burglary (27.3%), and assault (18.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Whalers Gate is 3.3408 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 63 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Mar 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, March, and April 2026.
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