Ngongotahā South Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ngongotahā South is 43.0328 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 53 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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45 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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43
Regional rank #53 / 63 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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41.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 27.0%
    Burglary accounts for 27.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 26.0%
    Theft accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.

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Ngongotahā South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ngongotahā South a safe suburb to live in?

    Ngongotahā South ranks in the top 34 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ngongotahā South?

    The annual crime rate in Ngongotahā South is 43.0328 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ngongotahā South

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