Matarawa Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Matarawa is 31.3979 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 139 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, December 2022, March 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 44.6%
  Burglary accounts for 44.6 percent of incidents.
• Theft 34.3%
  Theft accounts for 34.3 percent of incidents.
• Assault 16.2%
  Assault accounts for 16.2 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 3.6%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 3.6 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Matarawa a safe suburb to live in?

  Matarawa ranks in the top 54 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Matarawa?

  The annual crime rate in Matarawa is 31.3979 per 1,000 residents.

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