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Hamilton West Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hamilton West is 80.033 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 42 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, November 2025, December 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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80
Regional rank #42 / 97 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼47.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 53.0%
    Theft accounts for 53.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 29.0%
    Burglary accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Hamilton West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hamilton West a safe suburb to live in?

    Hamilton West ranks in the top 16 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hamilton West?

    The annual crime rate in Hamilton West is 80.033 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hamilton West

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