Fordlands Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Fordlands is 53.7392 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 45 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, April 2023, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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21 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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53.7
Regional rank #45 / 143 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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30.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 41.4%
    Burglary accounts for 41.4 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 34.4%
    Theft accounts for 34.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 20.9%
    Assault accounts for 20.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Fordlands a safe suburb to live in?

    Fordlands ranks in the top 29 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Fordlands?

    The annual crime rate in Fordlands is 53.7392 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Fordlands

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