Matua North Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Matua North is 8.3668 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 134 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, July 2023, September 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 50.4%
  Theft accounts for 50.4 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 32.3%
  Burglary accounts for 32.3 percent of incidents.
• Assault 14.2%
  Assault accounts for 14.2 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.4%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 0.8%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Matua North a safe suburb to live in?

  Matua North ranks in the top 85 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Matua North?

  The annual crime rate in Matua North is 8.3668 per 1,000 residents.

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