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The annual total crime rate in Matatā-Otakiri is 31.0881 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 80 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2023, January 2024, March 2025.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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53 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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31.1
Regional rank #80 / 54 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲12.5%(worsening)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft42.8%
Theft accounts for 42.8 percent of incidents.
Burglary39.2%
Burglary accounts for 39.2 percent of incidents.
Assault14.0%
Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences2.3%
Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion1.4%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.5%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
