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Waihī South Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waihī South is 106.529 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 31 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, December 2022, January 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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106.5
Regional rank #31 / 248 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼12.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.6%
    Theft accounts for 65.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.6%
    Burglary accounts for 27.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.3%
    Assault accounts for 5.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 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 12 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 106.529 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waihī South

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