1Hamilton City
Hamilton City, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in New Zealand · 6/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 26,882 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 174 | 90.6 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 1,665 | 866.7 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 8 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 263 | 136.9 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 3,429 | 1,785 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 2,655 | 1,382.1 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 5,442 | 2,832.9 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 3,137 | 1,633 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 174 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 1,673 |
| Robbery | 263 |
| Theft and burglary | 14,663 |
Other places nearby
- Waipa District 7/10
- Waikato District 7/10
- Matamata-Piako District 8/10
- Ōtorohanga District 4/10
- Hauraki District 5/10
- South Waikato District 2/10
- Western Bay of Plenty District 8/10
- Waitomo District 5/10
