Ōtorohanga Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōtorohanga is 57.2519 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 74 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2023, April 2024, July 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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32 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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57.3
Regional rank #74 / 180 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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24.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 54.3%
    Theft accounts for 54.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.4%
    Burglary accounts for 33.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.5%
    Assault accounts for 11.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Ōtorohanga a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōtorohanga ranks in the top 29 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ōtorohanga?

    The annual crime rate in Ōtorohanga is 57.2519 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōtorohanga

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