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Pāuanui Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pāuanui is 14.2045 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 213 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, January 2022, January 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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85 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14.2
Regional rank #213 / 15 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲33.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 52.0%
    Burglary accounts for 52.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 23.0%
    Theft accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Pāuanui Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Pāuanui a safe suburb to live in?

    Pāuanui ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Pāuanui?

    The annual crime rate in Pāuanui is 14.2045 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Pāuanui

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