Ngāruawāhia Central Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ngāruawāhia Central is 77.8186 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 46 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, September 2023, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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11 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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77.8
Regional rank #46 / 254 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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20.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.1%
    Theft accounts for 65.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.2%
    Burglary accounts for 21.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.1%
    Assault accounts for 10.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Ngāruawāhia Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Ngāruawāhia Central ranks in the top 18 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ngāruawāhia Central?

    The annual crime rate in Ngāruawāhia Central is 77.8186 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ngāruawāhia Central

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