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Matamata West Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Matamata West is 36.2004 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 123 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, August 2022, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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38 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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36.2
Regional rank #123 / 125 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼41.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 51.6%
    Burglary accounts for 51.6 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 34.5%
    Theft accounts for 34.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.5%
    Assault accounts for 10.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
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Matamata West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Matamata West a safe suburb to live in?

    Matamata West ranks in the top 48 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Matamata West?

    The annual crime rate in Matamata West is 36.2004 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Matamata West

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