Te Puke South Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Te Puke South is 10.8578 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 128 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, December 2022, September 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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53 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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10.9
Regional rank #128 / 30 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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71.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 46.2%
    Theft accounts for 46.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 39.9%
    Burglary accounts for 39.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.2%
    Assault accounts for 11.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

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

    Te Puke South ranks in the top 82 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 South?

    The annual crime rate in Te Puke South is 10.8578 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Te Puke South

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