Cambridge East Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Cambridge East is 14.6011 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 212 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, August 2024, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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66 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14.6
Regional rank #212 / 41 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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133.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 48.4%
    Theft accounts for 48.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.5%
    Burglary accounts for 38.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.6%
    Assault accounts for 6.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.8%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Cambridge East a safe suburb to live in?

    Cambridge East ranks in the top 82 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Cambridge East?

    The annual crime rate in Cambridge East is 14.6011 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Cambridge East

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