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Whatawhata East Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whatawhata East is 15.6823 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 207 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2024, January 2025, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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80 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.7
Regional rank #207 / 47 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲116.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 47.2%
    Burglary accounts for 47.2 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 40.4%
    Theft accounts for 40.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.7%
    Assault accounts for 8.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Whatawhata East a safe suburb to live in?

    Whatawhata East 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 Whatawhata East?

    The annual crime rate in Whatawhata East is 15.6823 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whatawhata East

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