Waihī South
Hauraki District•Waikato Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
13
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Crime rate
124.1 per 1,000
Population 2,328
Total crimes (past 12 months)
289
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 2.6%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#23 / 258
Top 9%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waihī South Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
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Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (70.9%), burglary (22.5%), and assault (5.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waihī South is 124.141 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 23 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Mar 2026, Jun 2026.
Crime activity peaked in January, March, and June 2026.
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