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Te Puke East Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Te Puke East is 91.143 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 20 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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20 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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91.1
Regional rank #20 / 248 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲16.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 77.8%
    Theft accounts for 77.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.9%
    Burglary accounts for 12.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.5%
    Assault accounts for 8.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Te Puke East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Te Puke East a safe suburb to live in?

    Te Puke East 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 Te Puke East?

    The annual crime rate in Te Puke East is 91.143 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Te Puke East

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