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Whangamatā West Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whangamatā West is 0.952381 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 243 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, October 2023, June 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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55 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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1
Regional rank #243 / 1 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲33.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 6.0%
    Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 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 94 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 0.952381 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whangamatā West

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