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Waerenga Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waerenga is 25.5556 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 151 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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63 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25.6
Regional rank #151 / 23 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼28.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waerenga Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waerenga a safe suburb to live in?

    Waerenga ranks in the top 59 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waerenga?

    The annual crime rate in Waerenga is 25.5556 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waerenga

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