Whangamarino Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whangamarino is 113.855 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 29 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2023, December 2023, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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113.9
Regional rank #29 / 166 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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12.2%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Assault 64.4%
    Assault accounts for 64.4 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 17.5%
    Theft accounts for 17.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.2%
    Burglary accounts for 14.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.7 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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Whangamarino Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whangamarino a safe suburb to live in?

    Whangamarino ranks in the top 11 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whangamarino?

    The annual crime rate in Whangamarino is 113.855 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whangamarino

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