Matatā-Otakiri
Whakatane District•Bay of Plenty Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
51
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Crime rate
26.5 per 1,000
Population 1,737
Total crimes (past 12 months)
46
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 25.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#90 / 157
Bottom 43%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Matatā-Otakiri Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (45.7%), theft (39.1%), and assault (13.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Matatā-Otakiri is 26.4824 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 90 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Sep 2025, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, September 2025, and May 2026.
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