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Waitoa-Ngarua Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waitoa-Ngarua is 19.9818 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 186 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, March 2024, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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55 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20
Regional rank #186 / 22 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲80%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 65.0%
    Burglary accounts for 65.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 26.0%
    Theft accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waitoa-Ngarua a safe suburb to live in?

    Waitoa-Ngarua ranks in the top 72 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waitoa-Ngarua?

    The annual crime rate in Waitoa-Ngarua is 19.9818 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waitoa-Ngarua

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