Ngāruawāhia South Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ngāruawāhia South is 20.4678 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 182 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, May 2023, February 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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51 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.5
Regional rank #182 / 42 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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55.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 47.5%
    Theft accounts for 47.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.7%
    Burglary accounts for 30.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 18.4%
    Assault accounts for 18.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.6%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Ngāruawāhia South a safe suburb to live in?

    Ngāruawāhia South ranks in the top 71 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ngāruawāhia South?

    The annual crime rate in Ngāruawāhia South is 20.4678 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ngāruawāhia South

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