Waitaha
Westland District•West Coast Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
88
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Crime rate
10.8 per 1,000
Population 462
Total crimes (past 12 months)
5
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#22 / 33
Bottom 33%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waitaha Overview
Crime Count
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100
Assault
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (40.0%), theft (40.0%), and assault (20.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waitaha is 10.8225 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 22 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, March, and May 2026.
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