Waingarara-Waimana
Whakatane District•Bay of Plenty Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
43
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Crime rate
34.3 per 1,000
Population 2,505
Total crimes (past 12 months)
86
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 53.6%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#69 / 157
Top 44%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waingarara-Waimana Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (40.7%), burglary (30.2%), and assault (26.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waingarara-Waimana is 34.3313 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 69 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026.
Explore crime in nearby locations
Crime activity peaked in October 2025, November 2025, and January 2026.
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