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Thames Central Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Thames Central is 446.97 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 9 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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447
Regional rank #9 / 472 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 64.2%
    Theft accounts for 64.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 22.5%
    Burglary accounts for 22.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.8%
    Assault accounts for 10.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
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Thames Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Thames Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Thames Central ranks in the top 3 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Thames Central?

    The annual crime rate in Thames Central is 446.97 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Thames Central

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