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Thames South Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Thames South is 35.4938 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 121 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, December 2025, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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30 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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35.5
Regional rank #121 / 115 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲7.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 56.5%
    Burglary accounts for 56.5 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 24.3%
    Theft accounts for 24.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 18.3%
    Assault accounts for 18.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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Thames South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Thames South a safe suburb to live in?

    Thames South 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 South?

    The annual crime rate in Thames South is 35.4938 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Thames South

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