Minden Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Minden is 14.4374 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 120 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, October 2022, October 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 42.4%
  Theft accounts for 42.4 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 37.6%
  Burglary accounts for 37.6 percent of incidents.
• Assault 13.6%
  Assault accounts for 13.6 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 3.2%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 3.2 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.2%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Minden a safe suburb to live in?

  Minden ranks in the top 76 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Minden?

  The annual crime rate in Minden is 14.4374 per 1,000 residents.

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