Rototuna West Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Rototuna West is 13.7681 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 208 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, November 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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76 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.8
Regional rank #208 / 38 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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27.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 23.0%
    Theft accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Rototuna West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Rototuna West a safe suburb to live in?

    Rototuna West ranks in the top 81 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Rototuna West?

    The annual crime rate in Rototuna West is 13.7681 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Rototuna West

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