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Greerton South Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Greerton South is 443.425 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 7 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, January 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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443.4
Regional rank #7 / 290 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲5.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 74.8%
    Theft accounts for 74.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.5%
    Burglary accounts for 15.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.9%
    Assault accounts for 7.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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Greerton South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Greerton South a safe suburb to live in?

    Greerton South ranks in the top 4 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Greerton South?

    The annual crime rate in Greerton South is 443.425 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Greerton South

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