Edgecumbe
Whakatane District•Bay of Plenty Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
39
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Crime rate
34.5 per 1,000
Population 1,797
Total crimes (past 12 months)
62
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 37.5%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#68 / 157
Top 43%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Edgecumbe Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (56.5%), burglary (24.2%), and assault (17.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Edgecumbe is 34.5019 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 68 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026.
Crime activity peaked in November 2025, January 2026, and May 2026.
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