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Taupō Central West Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Taupō Central West is 1788.36 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 5 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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1,788.4
Regional rank #5 / 676 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼18.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 76.6%
    Theft accounts for 76.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.3%
    Assault accounts for 13.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.7%
    Burglary accounts for 8.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Taupō Central West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    Taupō Central West ranks in the top 2 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Taupō Central West?

    The annual crime rate in Taupō Central West is 1788.36 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Taupō Central West

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