Wainui Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wainui is 35.7853 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 68 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, October 2023, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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32 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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35.8
Regional rank #68 / 54 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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23.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 36.1%
    Theft accounts for 36.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.7%
    Burglary accounts for 33.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 25.9%
    Assault accounts for 25.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.5%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Wainui a safe suburb to live in?

    Wainui ranks in the top 43 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wainui?

    The annual crime rate in Wainui is 35.7853 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wainui

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