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Mount Maunganui Central Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mount Maunganui Central is 559.14 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 6 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, November 2022, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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559.1
Regional rank #6 / 104 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 61.8%
    Theft accounts for 61.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.6%
    Burglary accounts for 19.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 16.8%
    Assault accounts for 16.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Mount Maunganui Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Mount Maunganui Central ranks in the top 4 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mount Maunganui Central?

    The annual crime rate in Mount Maunganui Central is 559.14 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Mount Maunganui Central

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