Kawaha Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Kawaha is 36.4501 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 67 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, October 2023, May 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 43.2%
  Burglary accounts for 43.2 percent of incidents.
• Theft 41.5%
  Theft accounts for 41.5 percent of incidents.
• Assault 10.2%
  Assault accounts for 10.2 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.4%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Kawaha a safe suburb to live in?

  Kawaha ranks in the top 43 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Kawaha?

  The annual crime rate in Kawaha is 36.4501 per 1,000 residents.

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