Matakana Island Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Matakana Island is 9.901 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 126 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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93 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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9.9
Regional rank #126 / 3 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 2.0%
    Theft accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 1.0%
    Burglary accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Matakana Island Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Matakana Island a safe suburb to live in?

    Matakana Island ranks in the top 80 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Matakana Island?

    The annual crime rate in Matakana Island is 9.901 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Matakana Island

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