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Ōwhata East Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōwhata East is 29.6022 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 82 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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57 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29.6
Regional rank #82 / 96 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲42.9%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 56.0%
    Theft accounts for 56.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.0%
    Burglary accounts for 27.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Ōwhata East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ōwhata East a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōwhata East ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ōwhata East?

    The annual crime rate in Ōwhata East is 29.6022 per 1,000 residents.

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