Cape Runaway
Ōpōtiki District•Bay of Plenty Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
36
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Crime rate
35.8 per 1,000
Population 1,872
Total crimes (past 12 months)
67
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 54.5%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#66 / 157
Top 42%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Cape Runaway Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (61.2%), theft (25.4%), and assault (13.4%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Cape Runaway is 35.7906 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 66 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Nov 2025, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, November 2025, and June 2026.
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