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Whale Bay Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whale Bay is 48.8759 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 84 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, October 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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20 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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48.9
Regional rank #84 / 50 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼80%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 22.0%
    Theft accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.0%
    Burglary accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Whale Bay Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whale Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Whale Bay ranks in the top 33 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whale Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Whale Bay is 48.8759 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whale Bay

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