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Whangamatā East Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whangamatā East is 36.0874 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 124 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, January 2025, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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32 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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36.1
Regional rank #124 / 114 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼25.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 41.3%
    Theft accounts for 41.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 28.2%
    Burglary accounts for 28.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 25.6%
    Assault accounts for 25.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
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Whangamatā East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whangamatā East a safe suburb to live in?

    Whangamatā East ranks in the top 48 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whangamatā East?

    The annual crime rate in Whangamatā East is 36.0874 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whangamatā East

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