Nawton West Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Nawton West is 14.1446 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 215 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2023, September 2023, October 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 48.5%
  Theft accounts for 48.5 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 37.5%
  Burglary accounts for 37.5 percent of incidents.
• Assault 10.0%
  Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Nawton West a safe suburb to live in?

  Nawton West ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Nawton West?

  The annual crime rate in Nawton West is 14.1446 per 1,000 residents.

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