Fairfield South (Hamilton City) Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Fairfield South (Hamilton City) is 99.6926 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 34 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2023, October 2023, April 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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10 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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99.7
Regional rank #34 / 227 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 74.9%
    Theft accounts for 74.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.6%
    Burglary accounts for 15.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.5%
    Assault accounts for 8.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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Fairfield South (Hamilton City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Fairfield South (Hamilton City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Fairfield South (Hamilton City) ranks in the top 13 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Fairfield South (Hamilton City)?

    The annual crime rate in Fairfield South (Hamilton City) is 99.6926 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Fairfield South (Hamilton City)

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