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Papamoa Beach South Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papamoa Beach South is 6.7873 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 136 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, January 2026, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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87 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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6.8
Regional rank #136 / 18 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼71.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 7.0%
    Theft accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 5.0%
    Burglary accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Papamoa Beach South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Papamoa Beach South a safe suburb to live in?

    Papamoa Beach South ranks in the top 87 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Papamoa Beach South?

    The annual crime rate in Papamoa Beach South is 6.7873 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Papamoa Beach South

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