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Pukekawa Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pukekawa is 12.9336 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 August 2025, December 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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75 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.9
Regional rank #213 / 22 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 6.0%
    Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Pukekawa Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Pukekawa a safe suburb to live in?

    Pukekawa 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 Pukekawa?

    The annual crime rate in Pukekawa is 12.9336 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Pukekawa

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