3Taupo District
Taupo District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 18,937 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 | 35 | 82 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 306 | 716.6 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 3 | 7 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 36 | 84.3 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 543 | 1,271.7 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 258 | 604.2 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 595 | 1,393.4 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 608 | 1,423.9 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 35 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 309 |
| Robbery | 36 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,004 |
Other places nearby
- Rotorua District 1/10
- South Waikato District 2/10
- Ruapehu District 5/10
- Waipa District 7/10
- Kawerau District 2/10
- Hastings District 3/10
- Ōtorohanga District 4/10
- Whakatane District 2/10
