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Matamata East Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Matamata East is 45.5326 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 101 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, May 2023, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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24 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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45.5
Regional rank #101 / 106 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 49.5%
    Theft accounts for 49.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 35.2%
    Burglary accounts for 35.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.5%
    Assault accounts for 10.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 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 39 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 45.5326 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Matamata East

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