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Ōtorohanga Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōtorohanga is 56.2977 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 68 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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27 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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56.3
Regional rank #68 / 177 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲43.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 58.8%
    Theft accounts for 58.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 35.0%
    Burglary accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Ōtorohanga Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ōtorohanga a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōtorohanga ranks in the top 26 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 56.2977 per 1,000 residents.

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