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Springfield South Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Springfield South is 29.4715 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 83 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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44 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29.5
Regional rank #83 / 58 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 29.0%
    Theft accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Springfield South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Springfield South a safe suburb to live in?

    Springfield South ranks in the top 53 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Springfield South?

    The annual crime rate in Springfield South is 29.4715 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Springfield South

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