Hamilton East Cook Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hamilton East Cook is 48.6787 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 85 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, September 2025, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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20 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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48.7
Regional rank #85 / 105 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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36%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 49.5%
    Theft accounts for 49.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.4%
    Burglary accounts for 32.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 17.1%
    Assault accounts for 17.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Hamilton East Cook Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hamilton East Cook a safe suburb to live in?

    Hamilton East Cook ranks in the top 33 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hamilton East Cook?

    The annual crime rate in Hamilton East Cook is 48.6787 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hamilton East Cook

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