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Rotorua Central Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Rotorua Central is 3973.08 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, December 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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3,973.1
Regional rank #2 / 1,919 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼20.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 81.2%
    Theft accounts for 81.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.2%
    Assault accounts for 11.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.4%
    Burglary accounts for 6.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Rotorua Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Rotorua Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Rotorua Central ranks in the top 1 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Rotorua Central?

    The annual crime rate in Rotorua Central is 3973.08 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Rotorua Central

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