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Waingarara-Waimana Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waingarara-Waimana is 31.5369 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 78 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2024, January 2025, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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42 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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31.5
Regional rank #78 / 79 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼35.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 38.7%
    Burglary accounts for 38.7 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 35.7%
    Theft accounts for 35.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 24.5%
    Assault accounts for 24.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waingarara-Waimana a safe suburb to live in?

    Waingarara-Waimana ranks in the top 50 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waingarara-Waimana?

    The annual crime rate in Waingarara-Waimana is 31.5369 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waingarara-Waimana

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