Murupara
Whakatane District•Bay of Plenty Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
45
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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 2026Murupara 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.
Explore crime in nearby locations
Crime activity peaked in August 2025, February 2026, and May 2026.
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