Pōkeno South
Safety Score (12-month average)
100
–
Crime rate
0.0 per 1,000
Population 2,745
Total crimes (past 12 months)
0
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#248 / 258
Bottom 4%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Pōkeno South Overview
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Pōkeno South is 0 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 248 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in .
Pōkeno South crime statistics: common questions
Is Pōkeno South safe?
Pōkeno South recorded 0 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents across about 2,745 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 Pōkeno South?
The crime rate in Pōkeno South is 0.0 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 0 recorded offences across about 2,745 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.
Is crime going up or down in Pōkeno South?
Recorded offences in Pōkeno South 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 Pōkeno South compare with other suburbs in Waikato Region?
Pōkeno South ranks 248 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 Pōkeno South only with other suburbs in Waikato Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Pōkeno South come from?
Figures for Pōkeno South, Waikato 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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