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Matua South Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Matua South is 12.7315 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 127 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, April 2023, October 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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84 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.7
Regional rank #127 / 33 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼22.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 43.2%
    Burglary accounts for 43.2 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 42.6%
    Theft accounts for 42.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.7%
    Assault accounts for 10.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Matua South a safe suburb to live in?

    Matua South ranks in the top 81 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Matua South?

    The annual crime rate in Matua South is 12.7315 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Matua South

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