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Whakatāne West Safety Snapshot

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whakatāne West is 30.8858 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 83 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, February 2024, February 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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32 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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30.9
Regional rank #83 / 106 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼3.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 44.8%
    Theft accounts for 44.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.7%
    Burglary accounts for 32.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 19.9%
    Assault accounts for 19.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 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 Whakatāne West a safe suburb to live in?

    Whakatāne West ranks in the top 53 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whakatāne West?

    The annual crime rate in Whakatāne West is 30.8858 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whakatāne West

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