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Waihī South Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waihī South is 124.141 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 23 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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13 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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124.1
Regional rank #23 / 289 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼2.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 70.9%
    Theft accounts for 70.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 22.5%
    Burglary accounts for 22.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.2%
    Assault accounts for 5.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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Waihī South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waihī South a safe suburb to live in?

    Waihī South ranks in the top 9 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waihī South?

    The annual crime rate in Waihī South is 124.141 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waihī South

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