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Hamilton Central Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hamilton Central is 2650.79 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 3 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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2,650.8
Regional rank #3 / 1,503 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼6.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 75.9%
    Theft accounts for 75.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 17.0%
    Assault accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 5.3%
    Burglary accounts for 5.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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Hamilton Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hamilton Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Hamilton Central ranks in the top 1 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hamilton Central?

    The annual crime rate in Hamilton Central is 2650.79 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hamilton Central

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