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Tihiotonga-Whakarewarewa Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tihiotonga-Whakarewarewa is 258.102 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, January 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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258.1
Regional rank #11 / 223 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲1.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 92.4%
    Theft accounts for 92.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 4.0%
    Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.7%
    Assault accounts for 2.7 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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Tihiotonga-Whakarewarewa Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Tihiotonga-Whakarewarewa a safe suburb to live in?

    Tihiotonga-Whakarewarewa ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tihiotonga-Whakarewarewa?

    The annual crime rate in Tihiotonga-Whakarewarewa is 258.102 per 1,000 residents.

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