Hamilton East Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hamilton East is 80.2608 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 45 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, September 2022, October 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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13 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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80.3
Regional rank #45 / 320 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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29.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 59.6%
    Theft accounts for 59.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 29.1%
    Burglary accounts for 29.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.7%
    Assault accounts for 8.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Hamilton East a safe suburb to live in?

    Hamilton East ranks in the top 17 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 80.2608 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hamilton East

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