9Stratford District
Stratford District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in New Zealand · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 9,048 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 7 | 66.7 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 50 | 476.2 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 9.5 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 3 | 28.6 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 51 | 485.7 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 33 | 314.3 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 8 | 76.2 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 46 | 438.1 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 7 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 51 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft and burglary | 138 |
Questions about crime in Stratford District
- Is Stratford District safe?
- Stratford District: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Stratford District?
- Stratford District: Weighted crime: 9,048 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- New Plymouth District 6/10
- Ruapehu District 5/10
- South Taranaki District 7/10
- Whanganui District 2/10
- Waitomo District 5/10
- Rangitikei District 7/10
- Ōtorohanga District 4/10
- Taupo District 3/10
