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Matamata East Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Matamata East is 51.9759 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 77 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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25 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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52
Regional rank #77 / 121 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼55.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 48.8%
    Theft accounts for 48.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 40.5%
    Burglary accounts for 40.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.3%
    Assault accounts for 8.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Matamata East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Matamata East a safe suburb to live in?

    Matamata East ranks in the top 30 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Matamata East?

    The annual crime rate in Matamata East is 51.9759 per 1,000 residents.

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