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Thornton-Awakeri Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Thornton-Awakeri is 27.9898 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 91 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2024, April 2024, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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40 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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28
Regional rank #91 / 66 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼19%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 44.4%
    Theft accounts for 44.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 42.7%
    Burglary accounts for 42.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.8%
    Assault accounts for 10.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Thornton-Awakeri a safe suburb to live in?

    Thornton-Awakeri ranks in the top 58 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Thornton-Awakeri?

    The annual crime rate in Thornton-Awakeri is 27.9898 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Thornton-Awakeri

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