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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 19.1571 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 106 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2024, April 2025, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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56 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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19.2
Regional rank #106 / 55 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 47.3%
    Theft accounts for 47.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.3%
    Burglary accounts for 32.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 16.9%
    Assault accounts for 16.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

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

    Welcome Bay West ranks in the top 68 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 19.1571 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Welcome Bay West

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