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Cambridge Central Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Cambridge Central is 485.597 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 8 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, April 2023, December 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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485.6
Regional rank #8 / 472 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼4.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 85.8%
    Theft accounts for 85.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.1%
    Burglary accounts for 8.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.8%
    Assault accounts for 4.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Cambridge Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Cambridge Central ranks in the top 3 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Cambridge Central?

    The annual crime rate in Cambridge Central is 485.597 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Cambridge Central

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