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Welcome Bay East Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Welcome Bay East is 14.3939 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 121 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, March 2023, May 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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75 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14.4
Regional rank #121 / 38 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼57.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 51.4%
    Theft accounts for 51.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 31.1%
    Burglary accounts for 31.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.1%
    Assault accounts for 15.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Welcome Bay East a safe suburb to live in?

    Welcome Bay East ranks in the top 77 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Welcome Bay East?

    The annual crime rate in Welcome Bay East is 14.3939 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Welcome Bay East

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