Strathmore (South Waikato District)
Safety Score (12-month average)
47
–
Crime rate
25.2 per 1,000
Population 2,496
Total crimes (past 12 months)
63
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 15.4%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#152 / 258
Bottom 41%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Strathmore (South Waikato District) Overview
Most common offences by count were burglary (42.9%), theft (38.1%), and assault (17.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Strathmore (South Waikato District) is 25.2404 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 152 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jun 2026.
Crime activity peaked in September 2025, November 2025, and June 2026.
Strathmore (South Waikato District) crime statistics: common questions
Is Strathmore (South Waikato District) safe?
Strathmore (South Waikato District) recorded 63 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 25.2 per 1,000 residents across about 2,496 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 Strathmore (South Waikato District)?
The crime rate in Strathmore (South Waikato District) is 25.2 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 63 recorded offences across about 2,496 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 Strathmore (South Waikato District)?
The most common offence category in Strathmore (South Waikato District) is burglary, with 27 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 43% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (24).
Is crime going up or down in Strathmore (South Waikato District)?
Recorded offences in Strathmore (South Waikato District) have risen 15.4% 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 Strathmore (South Waikato District) compare with other suburbs in Waikato Region?
Strathmore (South Waikato District) ranks 152 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 Strathmore (South Waikato District) only with other suburbs in Waikato Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Strathmore (South Waikato District) come from?
Figures for Strathmore (South Waikato District), 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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