Is Cape Runaway a safe suburb to live in?

Cape Runaway ranks in the top 62 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Cape Runaway?

The annual crime rate in Cape Runaway is 24.5726 per 1,000 residents.

Cape Runaway Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Cape Runaway is 24.5726 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 97 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, January 2023, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

47 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

24.6

Regional rank #97 / 46 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲380%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 50.6%
Burglary accounts for 50.6 percent of incidents.
Theft 23.5%
Theft accounts for 23.5 percent of incidents.
Assault 21.8%
Assault accounts for 21.8 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 4.1%
Sexual Offences accounts for 4.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Cape Runaway a safe suburb to live in?

Cape Runaway ranks in the top 62 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Cape Runaway?

The annual crime rate in Cape Runaway is 24.5726 per 1,000 residents.