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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 33.3025 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 72 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2023, July 2024, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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32 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33.3
Regional rank #72 / 108 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 43.2%
    Theft accounts for 43.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 35.1%
    Burglary accounts for 35.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 18.4%
    Assault accounts for 18.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Ōwhata East a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōwhata East ranks in the top 46 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 33.3025 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōwhata East

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