Tauhara Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tauhara is 13.5693 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 218 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, August 2023, September 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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54 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.6
Regional rank #218 / 23 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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16.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 57.8%
    Theft accounts for 57.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.2%
    Burglary accounts for 25.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.6%
    Assault accounts for 13.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.7%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Tauhara a safe suburb to live in?

    Tauhara ranks in the top 84 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tauhara?

    The annual crime rate in Tauhara is 13.5693 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tauhara

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