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Pleasant Heights Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pleasant Heights is 33.1541 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 73 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2023, December 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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30 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33.2
Regional rank #73 / 74 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼6.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 44.6%
    Theft accounts for 44.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 37.9%
    Burglary accounts for 37.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.0%
    Assault accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Pleasant Heights a safe suburb to live in?

    Pleasant Heights 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 Pleasant Heights?

    The annual crime rate in Pleasant Heights is 33.1541 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Pleasant Heights

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