Rotorua Central Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Rotorua Central is 4478.26 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 March 2023, November 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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4,478.3
Regional rank #2 / 2,163 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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11.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 80.3%
    Theft accounts for 80.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.3%
    Assault accounts for 11.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.8%
    Burglary accounts for 6.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.0 percent of incidents.

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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 4478.26 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Rotorua Central

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