Doncaster Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Doncaster is 25.0364 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 96 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, February 2023, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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50 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25
Regional rank #96 / 86 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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39.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 46.8%
    Theft accounts for 46.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.5%
    Burglary accounts for 32.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.8%
    Assault accounts for 15.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.6%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Doncaster a safe suburb to live in?

    Doncaster ranks in the top 61 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Doncaster?

    The annual crime rate in Doncaster is 25.0364 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Doncaster

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