St James Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in St James is 7.88955 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 235 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, September 2022, October 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 32.0%
  Theft accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 14.0%
  Burglary accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 1.0%
  Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is St James a safe suburb to live in?

  St James ranks in the top 91 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in St James?

  The annual crime rate in St James is 7.88955 per 1,000 residents.

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