7South Taranaki District
South Taranaki District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime
7/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 12,785 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 | 26 | 87.2 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 151 | 506.7 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 6.7 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 20 | 67.1 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 290 | 973.2 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 147 | 493.3 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 139 | 466.4 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 224 | 751.7 | 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 153 |
| Robbery | 20 |
| Theft and burglary | 800 |
Questions about crime in South Taranaki District
- Is South Taranaki District safe?
- South Taranaki District: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in South Taranaki District?
- South Taranaki District: Weighted crime: 12,785 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Stratford District 9/10
- New Plymouth District 6/10
- Whanganui District 2/10
- Ruapehu District 5/10
- Rangitikei District 7/10
- Manawatu District 5/10
- Waitomo District 5/10
- Horowhenua District 3/10
