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Waihī Beach-Bowentown Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waihī Beach-Bowentown is 9.53516 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 132 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, April 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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79 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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9.5
Regional rank #132 / 24 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼76.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 52.0%
    Burglary accounts for 52.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 37.6%
    Theft accounts for 37.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.2%
    Assault accounts for 7.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waihī Beach-Bowentown a safe suburb to live in?

    Waihī Beach-Bowentown ranks in the top 84 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waihī Beach-Bowentown?

    The annual crime rate in Waihī Beach-Bowentown is 9.53516 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waihī Beach-Bowentown

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