8Matamata-Piako District
Matamata-Piako District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime
8/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 12,061 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 20 | 51 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 122 | 311.2 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 19 | 48.5 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 535 | 1,364.8 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 271 | 691.3 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 297 | 757.7 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 370 | 943.9 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 20 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 123 |
| Robbery | 19 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,473 |
Other places nearby
- Western Bay of Plenty District 8/10
- Hamilton City 1/10
- Waipa District 7/10
- Tauranga City 3/10
- Hauraki District 5/10
- South Waikato District 2/10
- Waikato District 7/10
- Ōtorohanga District 4/10
