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Waiau Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waiau is 149.847 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, October 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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149.8
Regional rank #16 / 49 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 22.0%
    Burglary accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 20.0%
    Theft accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waiau Demographics

2023 Census data

Loaded live from the API for this suburb.

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

FAQ

  • Is Waiau a safe suburb to live in?

    Waiau ranks in the top 10 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waiau?

    The annual crime rate in Waiau is 149.847 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waiau

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