Melville North Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Melville North is 56.9338 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 78 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2023, May 2023, October 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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26 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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56.9
Regional rank #78 / 179 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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51.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 59.6%
    Theft accounts for 59.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.1%
    Burglary accounts for 26.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.3%
    Assault accounts for 11.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Melville North a safe suburb to live in?

    Melville North ranks in the top 30 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 56.9338 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Melville North

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