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Matamata North Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Matamata North is 99.1736 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 27 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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99.2
Regional rank #27 / 324 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼4.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 70.7%
    Theft accounts for 70.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.0%
    Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.8%
    Assault accounts for 6.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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Matamata North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Matamata North a safe suburb to live in?

    Matamata North ranks in the top 10 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Matamata North?

    The annual crime rate in Matamata North is 99.1736 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Matamata North

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