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Otūmoetai South Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Otūmoetai South is 15.8929 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 114 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, March 2023, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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52 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.9
Regional rank #114 / 38 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲71.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 49.7%
    Theft accounts for 49.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.2%
    Burglary accounts for 36.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.7%
    Assault accounts for 9.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Otūmoetai South a safe suburb to live in?

    Otūmoetai South ranks in the top 73 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Otūmoetai South?

    The annual crime rate in Otūmoetai South is 15.8929 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Otūmoetai South

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