Kaitemako Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaitemako is 25.641 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 94 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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28 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25.6
Regional rank #94 / 40 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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16.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 14.0%
    Theft accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.0%
    Assault accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Kaitemako Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kaitemako a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaitemako ranks in the top 60 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 25.641 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kaitemako

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