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Melville North Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Melville North is 46.7557 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 90 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, September 2025, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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22 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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46.8
Regional rank #90 / 147 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼44.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 46.3%
    Theft accounts for 46.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 42.2%
    Burglary accounts for 42.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.2%
    Assault accounts for 8.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
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Melville North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Melville North a safe suburb to live in?

    Melville North ranks in the top 35 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Melville North?

    The annual crime rate in Melville North is 46.7557 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Melville North

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