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Whatawhata West Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whatawhata West is 9.2593 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 230 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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79 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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9.3
Regional rank #230 / 5 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 2.0%
    Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Whatawhata West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whatawhata West a safe suburb to live in?

    Whatawhata West ranks in the top 89 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whatawhata West?

    The annual crime rate in Whatawhata West is 9.2593 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whatawhata West

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