Whitianga South Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whitianga South is 64.737 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 64 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, September 2023, December 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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28 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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64.7
Regional rank #64 / 208 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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15.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 49.9%
    Theft accounts for 49.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 34.9%
    Burglary accounts for 34.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.3%
    Assault accounts for 12.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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Whitianga South Demographics

2023 Census data

Loaded live from the API for this suburb.

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

FAQ

  • Is Whitianga South a safe suburb to live in?

    Whitianga South ranks in the top 25 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whitianga South?

    The annual crime rate in Whitianga South is 64.737 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whitianga South

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