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Whangamatā West Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whangamatā West is 85.7143 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 38 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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9 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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85.7
Regional rank #38 / 90 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼25.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 40.0%
    Theft accounts for 40.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 22.0%
    Assault accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Whangamatā West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whangamatā West a safe suburb to live in?

    Whangamatā West ranks in the top 15 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whangamatā West?

    The annual crime rate in Whangamatā West is 85.7143 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whangamatā West

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