Galatea
Whakatane District•Bay of Plenty Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
32
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Crime rate
49.5 per 1,000
Population 1,554
Total crimes (past 12 months)
77
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 41.9%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#47 / 157
Top 30%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Galatea Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (55.8%), theft (27.3%), and assault (13.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Galatea is 49.5495 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 47 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2026, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in March, April, and June 2026.
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