Te Puna Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Te Puna is 34.3333 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 71 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2023, January 2024, June 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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52 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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34.3
Regional rank #71 / 103 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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11.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.2%
    Theft accounts for 65.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.6%
    Burglary accounts for 25.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.8%
    Assault accounts for 6.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 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 Puna a safe suburb to live in?

    Te Puna ranks in the top 45 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Te Puna?

    The annual crime rate in Te Puna is 34.3333 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Te Puna

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