Koutu Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Koutu is 39.8352 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 61 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2023, November 2023, September 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 40.6%
  Burglary accounts for 40.6 percent of incidents.
• Theft 37.3%
  Theft accounts for 37.3 percent of incidents.
• Assault 18.5%
  Assault accounts for 18.5 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.9%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.6%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Koutu a safe suburb to live in?

  Koutu ranks in the top 39 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Koutu?

  The annual crime rate in Koutu is 39.8352 per 1,000 residents.

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