8Western Bay of Plenty District
Western Bay of Plenty District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime
8/10 in New Zealand · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 10,136 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 23 | 38.3 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 251 | 417.6 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 25 | 41.6 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 565 | 940.1 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 230 | 382.7 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 271 | 450.9 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 385 | 640.6 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 23 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 253 |
| Robbery | 25 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,451 |
Questions about crime in Western Bay of Plenty District
- Is Western Bay of Plenty District safe?
- Western Bay of Plenty District: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Western Bay of Plenty District?
- Western Bay of Plenty District: Weighted crime: 10,136 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
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- South Waikato District 2/10
- Hamilton City 1/10
- Waipa District 7/10
- Rotorua District 1/10
- Kawerau District 2/10
