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Tauranga South Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tauranga South is 113.475 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 21 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2025, June 2025, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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113.5
Regional rank #21 / 464 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲12.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 69.8%
    Theft accounts for 69.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.7%
    Burglary accounts for 18.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.2%
    Assault accounts for 10.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Tauranga South a safe suburb to live in?

    Tauranga South ranks in the top 13 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tauranga South?

    The annual crime rate in Tauranga South is 113.475 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tauranga South

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