Port Waikato-Waikaretu
Waikato District•Waikato Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
34
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Crime rate
21.8 per 1,000
Population 780
Total crimes (past 12 months)
17
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 37.5%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#176 / 258
Bottom 32%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Port Waikato-Waikaretu Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (41.2%), theft (35.3%), and assault (17.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Port Waikato-Waikaretu is 21.7949 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 176 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Mar 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, March, and June 2026.
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