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Western Heights (Hamilton City) Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Western Heights (Hamilton City) is 44.4003 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 93 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, December 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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24 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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44.4
Regional rank #93 / 134 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲69.2%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 50.0%
    Theft accounts for 50.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 37.3%
    Burglary accounts for 37.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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Western Heights (Hamilton City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Western Heights (Hamilton City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Western Heights (Hamilton City) ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Western Heights (Hamilton City)?

    The annual crime rate in Western Heights (Hamilton City) is 44.4003 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Western Heights (Hamilton City)

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