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Melville South Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Melville South is 53.9568 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 71 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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14 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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54
Regional rank #71 / 135 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼46%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 43.0%
    Burglary accounts for 43.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 35.6%
    Theft accounts for 35.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 18.5%
    Assault accounts for 18.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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Melville South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Melville South a safe suburb to live in?

    Melville South ranks in the top 28 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Melville South?

    The annual crime rate in Melville South is 53.9568 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Melville South

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