Ruakura Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ruakura is 119.444 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 28 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, May 2022, August 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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119.4
Regional rank #28 / 129 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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44%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 76.7%
    Theft accounts for 76.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 16.4%
    Burglary accounts for 16.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.7%
    Assault accounts for 4.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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Ruakura Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ruakura a safe suburb to live in?

    Ruakura ranks in the top 11 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ruakura?

    The annual crime rate in Ruakura is 119.444 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ruakura

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