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Forest Lake (Hamilton City) Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Forest Lake (Hamilton City) is 67.8871 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 49 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, December 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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67.9
Regional rank #49 / 178 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲16.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 43.3%
    Theft accounts for 43.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 32.6%
    Assault accounts for 32.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.1%
    Burglary accounts for 19.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
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Forest Lake (Hamilton City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Forest Lake (Hamilton City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Forest Lake (Hamilton City) ranks in the top 19 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Forest Lake (Hamilton City)?

    The annual crime rate in Forest Lake (Hamilton City) is 67.8871 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Forest Lake (Hamilton City)

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