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Welcome Bay South Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Welcome Bay South is 12.9573 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 125 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, May 2022, December 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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73 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13
Regional rank #125 / 51 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼36.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 46.8%
    Theft accounts for 46.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.4%
    Burglary accounts for 36.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.4%
    Assault accounts for 11.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

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

    Welcome Bay South ranks in the top 80 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 South?

    The annual crime rate in Welcome Bay South is 12.9573 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Welcome Bay South

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