Paeroa Rural
Hauraki District•Waikato Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
57
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Crime rate
27.7 per 1,000
Population 1,983
Total crimes (past 12 months)
55
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 30.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#145 / 258
Bottom 44%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Paeroa Rural Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (63.6%), theft (29.1%), and assault (5.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Paeroa Rural is 27.7358 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 145 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, April, and May 2026.
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