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Pukete East Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pukete East is 39.555 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 104 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, September 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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39 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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39.6
Regional rank #104 / 96 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲14.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 50.0%
    Theft accounts for 50.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 39.0%
    Burglary accounts for 39.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Pukete East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Pukete East a safe suburb to live in?

    Pukete East ranks in the top 40 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Pukete East?

    The annual crime rate in Pukete East is 39.555 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Pukete East

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