7Waipa District
Waipa District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime
7/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 12,955 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 | 37 | 59.5 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 232 | 373 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1.6 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 37 | 59.5 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 871 | 1,400.3 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 399 | 641.5 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 458 | 736.3 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 618 | 993.6 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 37 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 233 |
| Robbery | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,346 |
Other places nearby
- Hamilton City 1/10
- Ōtorohanga District 4/10
- Matamata-Piako District 8/10
- South Waikato District 2/10
- Waikato District 7/10
- Waitomo District 5/10
- Western Bay of Plenty District 8/10
- Rotorua District 1/10
