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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 131.328 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, October 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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10 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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131.3
Regional rank #18 / 537 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲38.2%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 78.0%
    Theft accounts for 78.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.6%
    Burglary accounts for 10.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.6%
    Assault accounts for 8.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
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Tauranga South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Tauranga South a safe suburb to live in?

    Tauranga South ranks in the top 11 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 131.328 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tauranga South

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