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Hillcrest (Rotorua District) Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hillcrest (Rotorua District) is 167.203 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 15 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, October 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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7 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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167.2
Regional rank #15 / 312 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼15.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 71.2%
    Theft accounts for 71.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.2%
    Burglary accounts for 19.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Hillcrest (Rotorua District) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hillcrest (Rotorua District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Hillcrest (Rotorua District) ranks in the top 10 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hillcrest (Rotorua District)?

    The annual crime rate in Hillcrest (Rotorua District) is 167.203 per 1,000 residents.

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