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Waharoa-Peria Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waharoa-Peria is 22.912 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 170 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.9
Regional rank #170 / 31 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 16.0%
    Burglary accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 10.0%
    Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waharoa-Peria Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waharoa-Peria a safe suburb to live in?

    Waharoa-Peria ranks in the top 66 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waharoa-Peria?

    The annual crime rate in Waharoa-Peria is 22.912 per 1,000 residents.

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