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Whangamatā Rural Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whangamatā Rural is 34.1365 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 128 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, December 2023, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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63 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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34.1
Regional rank #128 / 17 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲75%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 28.0%
    Burglary accounts for 28.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 24.0%
    Theft accounts for 24.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 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 50 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 34.1365 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whangamatā Rural

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