Generates a printable report with charts & summary.
The annual total crime rate in Whakatāne Central is 135.361 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, March 2023, April 2023.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
i
9 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
i
135.4
Regional rank #18 / 454 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
i
▲100%(worsening)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft68.1%
Theft accounts for 68.1 percent of incidents.
Burglary16.1%
Burglary accounts for 16.1 percent of incidents.
Assault12.6%
Assault accounts for 12.6 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences1.6%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion1.4%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.2%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.
