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Waitoa-Ngarua Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waitoa-Ngarua is 18.1653 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 188 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, January 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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38 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18.2
Regional rank #188 / 20 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼14.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 5.0%
    Theft accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waitoa-Ngarua Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    Waitoa-Ngarua ranks in the top 73 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 18.1653 per 1,000 residents.

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