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Welcome Bay West Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Welcome Bay West is 16.7189 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 112 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, December 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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61 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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16.7
Regional rank #112 / 48 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲280%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 21.0%
    Theft accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.0%
    Burglary accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Welcome Bay West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    Welcome Bay West ranks in the top 71 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 West?

    The annual crime rate in Welcome Bay West is 16.7189 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Welcome Bay West

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