Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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The annual total crime rate in Waitao is 8.27815 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 135 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, October 2022, June 2025.
Is Waitao a safe suburb to live in?
Waitao ranks in the top 86 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Waitao?
The annual crime rate in Waitao is 8.27815 per 1,000 residents.
