Te Kōwhai Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Te Kōwhai is 13.2239 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 222 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, May 2022, October 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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79 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.2
Regional rank #222 / 29 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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27.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 38.0%
    Burglary accounts for 38.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 19.0%
    Theft accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Te Kōwhai a safe suburb to live in?

    Te Kōwhai ranks in the top 86 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Te Kōwhai?

    The annual crime rate in Te Kōwhai is 13.2239 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Te Kōwhai

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