Ōwhata West Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōwhata West is 48.1516 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 51 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, May 2023, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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21 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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48.2
Regional rank #51 / 155 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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9.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 58.1%
    Theft accounts for 58.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.0%
    Burglary accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.4%
    Assault accounts for 13.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Ōwhata West a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōwhata West ranks in the top 32 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ōwhata West?

    The annual crime rate in Ōwhata West is 48.1516 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōwhata West

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