2South Waikato District
South Waikato District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 21,431 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 | 26 | 100 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 224 | 861.5 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 3 | 11.5 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 19 | 73.1 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 431 | 1,657.7 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 145 | 557.7 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 321 | 1,234.6 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 418 | 1,607.7 | 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 227 |
| Robbery | 19 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,315 |
Questions about crime in South Waikato District
- Is South Waikato District safe?
- South Waikato District: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in South Waikato District?
- South Waikato District: Weighted crime: 21,431 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
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- Taupo District 3/10
- Matamata-Piako District 8/10
- Tauranga City 3/10
- Western Bay of Plenty District 8/10
- Hamilton City 1/10
- Ōtorohanga District 4/10
