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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 7.876 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 132 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, January 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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85 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.9
Regional rank #132 / 31 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼36.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 14.0%
    Theft accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Welcome Bay South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    Welcome Bay South ranks in the top 84 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 7.876 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Welcome Bay South

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