Thames North Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Thames North is 35.515 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 120 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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23 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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35.5
Regional rank #120 / 70 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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18.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 35.0%
    Burglary accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 21.0%
    Theft accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Thames North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Thames North a safe suburb to live in?

    Thames North ranks in the top 47 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Thames North?

    The annual crime rate in Thames North is 35.515 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Thames North

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