Ngongotahā South Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ngongotahā South is 51.2295 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 47 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, July 2024, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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39 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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51.2
Regional rank #47 / 75 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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5.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 46.0%
    Theft accounts for 46.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.7%
    Burglary accounts for 38.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.9%
    Assault accounts for 10.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Ngongotahā South a safe suburb to live in?

    Ngongotahā South ranks in the top 30 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 51.2295 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ngongotahā South

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