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Hamilton East Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hamilton East is 53.9253 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 72 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, November 2025, December 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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17 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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53.9
Regional rank #72 / 215 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 48.4%
    Theft accounts for 48.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 37.7%
    Burglary accounts for 37.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.8%
    Assault accounts for 9.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
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Hamilton East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hamilton East a safe suburb to live in?

    Hamilton East ranks in the top 28 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hamilton East?

    The annual crime rate in Hamilton East is 53.9253 per 1,000 residents.

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