Waimea West Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Waimea West is 17.3042 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 15 within Tasman Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, October 2021, July 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 28.0%
  Burglary accounts for 28.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 19.0%
  Theft accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 10.0%
  Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 4.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Waimea West a safe suburb to live in?

  Waimea West ranks in the top 42 of suburbs in Tasman Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Waimea West?

  The annual crime rate in Waimea West is 17.3042 per 1,000 residents.

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