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Putāruru Rural Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Putāruru Rural is 30.303 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 133 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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56 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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30.3
Regional rank #133 / 76 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲10.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 34.0%
    Burglary accounts for 34.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 34.0%
    Theft accounts for 34.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Putāruru Rural Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Putāruru Rural a safe suburb to live in?

    Putāruru Rural ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Putāruru Rural?

    The annual crime rate in Putāruru Rural is 30.303 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Putāruru Rural

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