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Oponae Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Oponae is 44.0771 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 55 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2023, July 2023, October 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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15 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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44.1
Regional rank #55 / 16 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 19.0%
    Theft accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.0%
    Burglary accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Oponae a safe suburb to live in?

    Oponae ranks in the top 35 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Oponae?

    The annual crime rate in Oponae is 44.0771 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Oponae

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