Te Puke West Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Te Puke West is 29.6975 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 87 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, August 2022, July 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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49 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29.7
Regional rank #87 / 107 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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21.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 40.4%
    Theft accounts for 40.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.5%
    Burglary accounts for 38.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 16.1%
    Assault accounts for 16.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

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

    Te Puke West ranks in the top 55 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 West?

    The annual crime rate in Te Puke West is 29.6975 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Te Puke West

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