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The annual total crime rate in Waiau is 192.661 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 15 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, January 2023, January 2025.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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192.7
Regional rank #15 / 63 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲27.3%(worsening)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Burglary47.1%
Burglary accounts for 47.1 percent of incidents.
Theft40.9%
Theft accounts for 40.9 percent of incidents.
Assault9.6%
Assault accounts for 9.6 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences1.4%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.5%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion0.5%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
