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Melville South Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Melville South is 54.3565 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 85 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2023, November 2024, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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54.4
Regional rank #85 / 136 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼51.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 41.9%
    Theft accounts for 41.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 34.0%
    Burglary accounts for 34.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 20.5%
    Assault accounts for 20.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Melville South a safe suburb to live in?

    Melville South ranks in the top 33 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 54.3565 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Melville South

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