Tairua
Thames-Coromandel District•Waikato Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
29
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Crime rate
26.6 per 1,000
Population 1,617
Total crimes (past 12 months)
43
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#150 / 258
Bottom 42%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Tairua Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (51.2%), theft (32.6%), and assault (11.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Tairua is 26.5925 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 150 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Nov 2025, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, November 2025, and April 2026.
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