Ngongotahā West Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ngongotahā West is 67.029 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 33 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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13 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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67
Regional rank #33 / 111 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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4.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 42.3%
    Theft accounts for 42.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 41.4%
    Burglary accounts for 41.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.9%
    Assault accounts for 9.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.

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Ngongotahā West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ngongotahā West a safe suburb to live in?

    Ngongotahā West ranks in the top 21 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ngongotahā West?

    The annual crime rate in Ngongotahā West is 67.029 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ngongotahā West

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