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Selwyn Heights Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Selwyn Heights is 46.4701 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 52 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, January 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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21 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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46.5
Regional rank #52 / 52 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼20%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 25.0%
    Theft accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Selwyn Heights Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Selwyn Heights a safe suburb to live in?

    Selwyn Heights ranks in the top 33 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Selwyn Heights?

    The annual crime rate in Selwyn Heights is 46.4701 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Selwyn Heights

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