Murupara

Whakatane DistrictBay of Plenty Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

45

Crime rate

33.7 per 1,000

Population 1,869

Total crimes (past 12 months)

63

Trend (last 3 months)

→ 0.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#71 / 157

Top 45%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Murupara Overview

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Most common offences by count were burglary (42.9%), theft (34.9%), and assault (20.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Murupara is 33.7079 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 71 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Aug 2025, Feb 2026, May 2026.

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Crime activity peaked in August 2025, February 2026, and May 2026.

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