Hilltop (Taupo District) Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hilltop (Taupo District) is 52.8205 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 75 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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25 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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52.8
Regional rank #75 / 103 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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60.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 51.5%
    Theft accounts for 51.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.2%
    Burglary accounts for 26.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 16.5%
    Assault accounts for 16.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.9 percent of incidents.

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Hilltop (Taupo District) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hilltop (Taupo District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Hilltop (Taupo District) 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 Hilltop (Taupo District)?

    The annual crime rate in Hilltop (Taupo District) is 52.8205 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hilltop (Taupo District)

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