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Waharoa-Peria Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waharoa-Peria is 39.1722 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 113 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, March 2022, April 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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52 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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39.2
Regional rank #113 / 53 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼35.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 55.9%
    Burglary accounts for 55.9 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 33.1%
    Theft accounts for 33.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.1%
    Assault accounts for 8.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.9 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 44 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 39.1722 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waharoa-Peria

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