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Waihī East Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waihī East is 28.2369 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 152 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2023, November 2023, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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65 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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28.2
Regional rank #152 / 41 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 59.5%
    Burglary accounts for 59.5 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 27.7%
    Theft accounts for 27.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.8%
    Assault accounts for 10.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Waihī East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waihī East a safe suburb to live in?

    Waihī East 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 Waihī East?

    The annual crime rate in Waihī East is 28.2369 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waihī East

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