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Wairakei West Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wairakei West is 35.5512 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 67 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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47 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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35.6
Regional rank #67 / 109 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲17.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 63.3%
    Theft accounts for 63.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.2%
    Burglary accounts for 20.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.9%
    Assault accounts for 11.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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Wairakei West Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Wairakei West a safe suburb to live in?

    Wairakei West 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 Wairakei West?

    The annual crime rate in Wairakei West is 35.5512 per 1,000 residents.

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