Centennial Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Centennial is 243.59 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 15 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, February 2023, August 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 47.6%
  Theft accounts for 47.6 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 29.5%
  Burglary accounts for 29.5 percent of incidents.
• Assault 20.0%
  Assault accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.9%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.9 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Centennial a safe suburb to live in?

  Centennial ranks in the top 6 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Centennial?

  The annual crime rate in Centennial is 243.59 per 1,000 residents.

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