Oponae
Ōpōtiki District•Bay of Plenty Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
28
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Crime rate
19.3 per 1,000
Population 363
Total crimes (past 12 months)
7
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 200.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#106 / 157
Bottom 32%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Oponae Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (71.4%), assault (14.3%), and sexual offences (14.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Oponae is 19.2837 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 106 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Apr 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in September 2025, April 2026, and May 2026.
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