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Bethlehem South Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bethlehem South is 4.51671 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 144 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, June 2022, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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42 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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4.5
Regional rank #144 / 5 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Bethlehem South a safe suburb to live in?

    Bethlehem South ranks in the top 92 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Bethlehem South?

    The annual crime rate in Bethlehem South is 4.51671 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bethlehem South

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