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Waipa Valley Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waipa Valley is 27.2436 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 155 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, September 2022, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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40 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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27.2
Regional rank #155 / 34 (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 48.4%
    Burglary accounts for 48.4 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 37.7%
    Theft accounts for 37.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.2%
    Assault accounts for 8.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waipa Valley a safe suburb to live in?

    Waipa Valley ranks in the top 60 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waipa Valley?

    The annual crime rate in Waipa Valley is 27.2436 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waipa Valley

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