Woodlands Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Woodlands is 42.4929 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 57 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, June 2023, September 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 48.8%
  Burglary accounts for 48.8 percent of incidents.
• Theft 36.6%
  Theft accounts for 36.6 percent of incidents.
• Assault 14.0%
  Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 0.6%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Woodlands a safe suburb to live in?

  Woodlands ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Bay of Plenty Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Woodlands?

  The annual crime rate in Woodlands is 42.4929 per 1,000 residents.

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