Hillcrest West (Hamilton City) Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hillcrest West (Hamilton City) is 38.1628 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 113 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, September 2025, November 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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38.2
Regional rank #113 / 113 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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20%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 59.3%
    Theft accounts for 59.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 29.2%
    Burglary accounts for 29.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 5.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 5.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.4%
    Assault accounts for 4.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.9%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.

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Hillcrest West (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 West (Hamilton City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Hillcrest West (Hamilton City) ranks in the top 44 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

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

    The annual crime rate in Hillcrest West (Hamilton City) is 38.1628 per 1,000 residents.

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