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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 59.6206 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 37 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, October 2025, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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43 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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59.6
Regional rank #37 / 66 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 51.0%
    Theft accounts for 51.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Bethlehem South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Bethlehem South a safe suburb to live in?

    Bethlehem South ranks in the top 24 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 59.6206 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bethlehem South

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