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The annual total crime rate in Forest Lake (Hamilton City) is 96.4912 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 36 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, July 2023, August 2024.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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96.5
Regional rank #36 / 253 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲25.5%(worsening)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft46.4%
Theft accounts for 46.4 percent of incidents.
Burglary25.5%
Burglary accounts for 25.5 percent of incidents.
Assault23.6%
Assault accounts for 23.6 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion2.2%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences2.0%
Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.2%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.
