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Tauranga Central Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tauranga Central is 283.371 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 9 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, March 2023, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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283.4
Regional rank #9 / 743 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲13%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 76.1%
    Theft accounts for 76.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.9%
    Assault accounts for 12.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.1%
    Burglary accounts for 9.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Tauranga Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Tauranga Central ranks in the top 6 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tauranga Central?

    The annual crime rate in Tauranga Central is 283.371 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tauranga Central

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