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Whangamatā Rural Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whangamatā Rural is 14.0562 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 206 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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88 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14.1
Regional rank #206 / 7 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 3.0%
    Theft accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 2.0%
    Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Whangamatā Rural Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whangamatā Rural a safe suburb to live in?

    Whangamatā Rural ranks in the top 80 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whangamatā Rural?

    The annual crime rate in Whangamatā Rural is 14.0562 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whangamatā Rural

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