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Nawton West Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Nawton West is 13.6109 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 209 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, December 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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71 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.6
Regional rank #209 / 51 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲140%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 27.0%
    Theft accounts for 27.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Nawton West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Nawton West a safe suburb to live in?

    Nawton West ranks in the top 81 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 13.6109 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Nawton West

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