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Rototuna South West Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Rototuna South West is 17.9558 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 196 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, September 2024, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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28 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18
Regional rank #196 / 39 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲28.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 51.9%
    Theft accounts for 51.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.4%
    Burglary accounts for 36.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.7%
    Assault accounts for 4.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
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Rototuna South West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Rototuna South West a safe suburb to live in?

    Rototuna South West ranks in the top 76 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Rototuna South West?

    The annual crime rate in Rototuna South West is 17.9558 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Rototuna South West

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