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Motiti Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Motiti is 18.1386 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 110 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, December 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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59 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18.1
Regional rank #110 / 61 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲112.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 30.0%
    Theft accounts for 30.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.0%
    Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Motiti Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Motiti a safe suburb to live in?

    Motiti ranks in the top 70 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Motiti?

    The annual crime rate in Motiti is 18.1386 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Motiti

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