6New Plymouth District
New Plymouth District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 13,052 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 | 69 | 76.6 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 500 | 554.9 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 2.2 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 53 | 58.8 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 658 | 730.3 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 345 | 382.9 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 718 | 796.9 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 747 | 829.1 | 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 | 69 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 502 |
| Robbery | 53 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,468 |
Questions about crime in New Plymouth District
- Is New Plymouth District safe?
- New Plymouth District: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in New Plymouth District?
- New Plymouth District: Weighted crime: 13,052 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
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- Waitomo District 5/10
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- Ōtorohanga District 4/10
- Waipa District 7/10
- Rangitikei District 7/10
