Bird Area Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bird Area is 24.4015 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 164 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, October 2022, January 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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52 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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24.4
Regional rank #164 / 53 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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47.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.7%
    Theft accounts for 65.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 23.4%
    Burglary accounts for 23.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.7%
    Assault accounts for 7.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Bird Area a safe suburb to live in?

    Bird Area ranks in the top 64 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Bird Area?

    The annual crime rate in Bird Area is 24.4015 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bird Area

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