Pongakawa
Western Bay of Plenty District•Bay of Plenty Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
55
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Crime rate
25.3 per 1,000
Population 3,243
Total crimes (past 12 months)
82
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 56.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#96 / 157
Bottom 39%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Pongakawa Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (56.1%), burglary (30.5%), and assault (8.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Pongakawa is 25.2852 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 96 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Dec 2025, Feb 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, December 2025, and February 2026.
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