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Hillcrest East (Hamilton City) Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hillcrest East (Hamilton City) is 52.4519 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 76 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, December 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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27 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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52.5
Regional rank #76 / 169 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼11.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 68.0%
    Theft accounts for 68.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.9%
    Burglary accounts for 18.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.9%
    Assault accounts for 8.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
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Hillcrest East (Hamilton City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hillcrest East (Hamilton City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Hillcrest East (Hamilton City) ranks in the top 29 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hillcrest East (Hamilton City)?

    The annual crime rate in Hillcrest East (Hamilton City) is 52.4519 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hillcrest East (Hamilton City)

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