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Hamilton Lake South Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hamilton Lake South is 152.836 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 19 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, September 2025, December 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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7 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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152.8
Regional rank #19 / 326 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲15.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 53.4%
    Theft accounts for 53.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 31.9%
    Assault accounts for 31.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.7%
    Burglary accounts for 11.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Hamilton Lake South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

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 152.836 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hamilton Lake South

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