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Ōwhata West Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōwhata West is 47.8409 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 51 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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29 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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47.8
Regional rank #51 / 154 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 53.2%
    Theft accounts for 53.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 35.1%
    Burglary accounts for 35.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.4%
    Assault accounts for 10.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Ōwhata West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

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 47.8409 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōwhata West

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