Te Teko Lakes
Whakatane District•Bay of Plenty Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
46
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Crime rate
31.7 per 1,000
Population 1,764
Total crimes (past 12 months)
56
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 12.5%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#76 / 157
Top 48%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Te Teko Lakes Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (42.9%), theft (42.9%), and assault (12.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Te Teko Lakes is 31.746 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 76 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Mar 2026, Apr 2026.
Crime activity peaked in October 2025, March 2026, and April 2026.
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