Bethlehem North Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bethlehem North is 10 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 131 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, January 2023, May 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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85 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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10
Regional rank #131 / 36 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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11.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 81.7%
    Theft accounts for 81.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.9%
    Burglary accounts for 9.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.9%
    Assault accounts for 6.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Bethlehem North a safe suburb to live in?

    Bethlehem North ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Bethlehem North?

    The annual crime rate in Bethlehem North is 10 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bethlehem North

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