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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 48.3871 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 50 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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30 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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48.4
Regional rank #50 / 108 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼29%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 46.3%
    Theft accounts for 46.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 45.4%
    Burglary accounts for 45.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.3%
    Assault accounts for 8.3 percent of incidents.
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Pleasant Heights Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Pleasant Heights a safe suburb to live in?

    Pleasant Heights 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 Pleasant Heights?

    The annual crime rate in Pleasant Heights is 48.3871 per 1,000 residents.

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