Hamilton West Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Hamilton West is 66.0066 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 62 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, October 2022, January 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 51.7%
  Theft accounts for 51.7 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 33.2%
  Burglary accounts for 33.2 percent of incidents.
• Assault 10.8%
  Assault accounts for 10.8 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.5%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Hamilton West a safe suburb to live in?

  Hamilton West ranks in the top 24 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 66.0066 per 1,000 residents.

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