Taupō Central West Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Taupō Central West is 2222.22 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 3 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2023, August 2023, September 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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2,222.2
Regional rank #3 / 840 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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8.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 76.9%
    Theft accounts for 76.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.3%
    Assault accounts for 11.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.9%
    Burglary accounts for 9.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

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

    Taupō Central West ranks in the top 1 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 2222.22 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Taupō Central West

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