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Bethlehem Central Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bethlehem Central is 7.3614 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 134 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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72 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.4
Regional rank #134 / 32 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲44.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 16.0%
    Theft accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Bethlehem Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Bethlehem Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Bethlehem Central ranks in the top 85 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Bethlehem Central?

    The annual crime rate in Bethlehem Central is 7.3614 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bethlehem Central

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