Kaitemako Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaitemako is 16.0256 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 113 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, February 2022, November 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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44 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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16
Regional rank #113 / 25 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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40%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 41.9%
    Burglary accounts for 41.9 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 40.3%
    Theft accounts for 40.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.9%
    Assault accounts for 12.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.8%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Kaitemako a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaitemako ranks in the top 72 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kaitemako?

    The annual crime rate in Kaitemako is 16.0256 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kaitemako

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