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Pōkeno Rural Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pōkeno Rural is 28.5049 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 141 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, January 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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57 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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28.5
Regional rank #141 / 49 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲45.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 30.0%
    Theft accounts for 30.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Pōkeno Rural Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Pōkeno Rural a safe suburb to live in?

    Pōkeno Rural ranks in the top 55 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Pōkeno Rural?

    The annual crime rate in Pōkeno Rural is 28.5049 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Pōkeno Rural

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