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Karapiro Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Karapiro is 65.7051 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 54 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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27 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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65.7
Regional rank #54 / 164 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼66%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 68.9%
    Theft accounts for 68.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.0%
    Burglary accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.7%
    Assault accounts for 3.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Karapiro Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Karapiro a safe suburb to live in?

    Karapiro ranks in the top 21 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Karapiro?

    The annual crime rate in Karapiro is 65.7051 per 1,000 residents.

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