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Pukete West Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pukete West is 39.3185 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 106 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, October 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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31 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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39.3
Regional rank #106 / 90 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲29.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 48.0%
    Theft accounts for 48.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 35.0%
    Burglary accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Pukete West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Pukete West a safe suburb to live in?

    Pukete West ranks in the top 41 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Pukete West?

    The annual crime rate in Pukete West is 39.3185 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Pukete West

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