Marotiri
Safety Score (12-month average)
86
–
Crime rate
17.8 per 1,000
Population 1,569
Total crimes (past 12 months)
28
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#197 / 258
Bottom 24%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Marotiri Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (42.9%), burglary (39.3%), and assault (10.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Marotiri is 17.8458 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 197 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2026, Jul 2026, Aug 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in May, July, and August 2026.
Marotiri crime statistics: common questions
Is Marotiri safe?
Marotiri recorded 28 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 17.8 per 1,000 residents across about 1,569 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.
What is the crime rate in Marotiri?
The crime rate in Marotiri is 17.8 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 28 recorded offences across about 1,569 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.
What is the most common crime in Marotiri?
The most common offence category in Marotiri is theft, with 12 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 43% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (11).
Is crime going up or down in Marotiri?
Recorded offences in Marotiri have stayed level over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.
How does Marotiri compare with other suburbs in Waikato Region?
Marotiri ranks 197 of 258 suburbs in Waikato Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Marotiri only with other suburbs in Waikato Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Marotiri come from?
Figures for Marotiri, Taupo District come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.
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