Mercury Bay South
Thames-Coromandel District•Waikato Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
83
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Crime rate
7.1 per 1,000
Population 1,416
Total crimes (past 12 months)
10
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#239 / 258
Bottom 7%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Mercury Bay South Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (60.0%), theft (30.0%), and assault (10.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Mercury Bay South is 7.0621 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 239 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Mar 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, March 2026, and April 2026.
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