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Taupō Central East Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Taupō Central East is 17.9299 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 192 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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56 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.9
Regional rank #192 / 44 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲60%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 18.0%
    Theft accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.0%
    Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Taupō Central East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Taupō Central East a safe suburb to live in?

    Taupō Central East ranks in the top 74 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Taupō Central East?

    The annual crime rate in Taupō Central East is 17.9299 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Taupō Central East

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