Whakatāne West
Whakatane District•Bay of Plenty Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
37
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Crime rate
32.3 per 1,000
Population 3,432
Total crimes (past 12 months)
111
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 29.2%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#75 / 157
Top 48%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Whakatāne West Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (48.6%), burglary (29.7%), and assault (15.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Whakatāne West is 32.3427 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 75 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Apr 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, April 2026, and May 2026.
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