Edgecumbe Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Edgecumbe is 28.3806 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 90 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, April 2023, May 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 50.4%
  Theft accounts for 50.4 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 27.8%
  Burglary accounts for 27.8 percent of incidents.
• Assault 15.3%
  Assault accounts for 15.3 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 4.4%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 4.4 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Edgecumbe a safe suburb to live in?

  Edgecumbe ranks in the top 57 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Edgecumbe?

  The annual crime rate in Edgecumbe is 28.3806 per 1,000 residents.

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