Hamilton Lake South Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hamilton Lake South is 216.596 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 17 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, January 2023, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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216.6
Regional rank #17 / 462 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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4.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 63.1%
    Theft accounts for 63.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 18.8%
    Assault accounts for 18.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.9%
    Burglary accounts for 13.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Hamilton Lake South a safe suburb to live in?

    Hamilton Lake South ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hamilton Lake South?

    The annual crime rate in Hamilton Lake South is 216.596 per 1,000 residents.

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