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Waitahanui Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waitahanui is 38.2318 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 112 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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34 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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38.2
Regional rank #112 / 32 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 16.0%
    Theft accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waitahanui Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waitahanui a safe suburb to live in?

    Waitahanui ranks in the top 43 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waitahanui?

    The annual crime rate in Waitahanui is 38.2318 per 1,000 residents.

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