Waiohewa Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Waiohewa is 48.913 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 50 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, September 2022, March 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 51.4%
  Burglary accounts for 51.4 percent of incidents.
• Theft 33.9%
  Theft accounts for 33.9 percent of incidents.
• Assault 12.4%
  Assault accounts for 12.4 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 0.6%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Waiohewa a safe suburb to live in?

  Waiohewa ranks in the top 32 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Waiohewa?

  The annual crime rate in Waiohewa is 48.913 per 1,000 residents.

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