Tamahere South Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tamahere South is 40.0705 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 111 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, October 2024, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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52 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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40.1
Regional rank #111 / 91 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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136.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 51.1%
    Burglary accounts for 51.1 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 36.4%
    Theft accounts for 36.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.5%
    Assault accounts for 8.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Tamahere South a safe suburb to live in?

    Tamahere South ranks in the top 43 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tamahere South?

    The annual crime rate in Tamahere South is 40.0705 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tamahere South

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