Kaingaroa-Whakarewarewa
Rotorua District•Bay of Plenty Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
24
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Crime rate
56.4 per 1,000
Population 1,863
Total crimes (past 12 months)
105
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 40.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#43 / 157
Top 27%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Kaingaroa-Whakarewarewa Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Harm or endanger persons
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (46.7%), theft (40.0%), and assault (10.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Kaingaroa-Whakarewarewa is 56.3607 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 43 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2026, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in March, April, and June 2026.
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