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The annual total crime rate in Hamilton Central is 2897.71 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2023, May 2025, July 2025.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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2,897.7
Regional rank #2 / 1,643 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲20.9%(worsening)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft75.7%
Theft accounts for 75.7 percent of incidents.
Assault15.6%
Assault accounts for 15.6 percent of incidents.
Burglary6.3%
Burglary accounts for 6.3 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion1.2%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences1.1%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.1%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
