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Kaingaroa-Whakarewarewa Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaingaroa-Whakarewarewa is 53.6769 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 46 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, December 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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39 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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53.7
Regional rank #46 / 100 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼9.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 47.2%
    Theft accounts for 47.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 41.1%
    Burglary accounts for 41.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.2%
    Assault accounts for 9.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Kaingaroa-Whakarewarewa a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaingaroa-Whakarewarewa 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 Kaingaroa-Whakarewarewa?

    The annual crime rate in Kaingaroa-Whakarewarewa is 53.6769 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kaingaroa-Whakarewarewa

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